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Phillip FITZGERALD

Southland

Posted 6 September 2026

It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to Phillip Fitzgerald, who passed suddenly in Canada on Tuesday. He was a much-loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Phillip was the beloved son of Jim Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Maere (née O'Brian), and stepson of Jan Fitzgerald and Brad Maere. A loved brother and brother-in-law to Mark and Rebecca Fitzgerald, devoted husband of Maxine and adored father of Scarlet and Madisyn. He was a cherished nephew of Kevin Fitzgerald; Peter and Vivian Fitzgerald; Mary and Brock Pearce; Therese and Davey Jones; and Trisha and Raymond Winter. Phillip was a much-loved cousin to Virginia, Adrian, Glen, Timmy, Robyn, Doug, Davina, Kris, Jamie, Sally and Troy. His love, kindness and presence will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. messages to Jim Fitzgerald, 42 Paterson Street, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810 or

Liz Maere, 281 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810.

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