Phillip Tumohe

TUMOHE, Phillip
Born 14 October 1947 – Sunset 9 July 2025

Our beloved Phillip passed away peacefully, wrapped in a korowai of love and surrounded by his whānau at Marlborough Hospice, Blenheim.

A treasured son, brother, partner, koro, uncle and Pops — deeply loved and deeply missed.

He travelled home with his whānau to Tainui, Waikato, where he was laid to rest at Rangiriri Cemetery on Monday, 14 July.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Wairau Hospital, especially Dr Tessa, for your care and compassion. To the beautiful team at Hospice Marlborough— thank you for welcoming us into your space, for your warmth, and for honouring our customs, including the provision of wai in his room. Your aroha will not be forgotten.

To Bob and his team at Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors — thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and guidance during such a tender time. Your support meant so much to our whānau.

He aha te mea nui o te ao?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in this world?
It is people, it is people, it is people.

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