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Philipa BEECH Obituary

Passed away suddenly, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, on 13 June 2025. Aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Martin for 46 years, and loved mother of Colette and Chris Jacobs, Simon and Kelly Beech, and Megan and Steven McHardy. Loved grandmother of Ian, Victoria, Sophie, Brody, Blake, Laurie and Phoebe, and sister of Marion Lumley. A Requiem Mass for Philipa will be celebrated at St Brigid's Catholic Church, 27 Wakeman Street, Pahiatua, on Monday 23 June 2025 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Mangatainoka Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the Church on Sunday 22 June 2025 at 6.00pm. For those unable to attend, the Mass will be livestreamed https://share.funeral.stream/REUGb Messages can be sent to the Beech family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.


Published by Manawatu Standard from Jun. 18 to Jun. 21, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Philip Wilson

June 24, 2025

Martin and family, my deepest sympathy to you all in your sudden tragic loss. Thinking of you all.

Maureen Seth

June 24, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Martin & family on the tragic loss of Philipa. My thoughts are with you.

The Leatherbys

June 23, 2025

Sending all our love Martin and whanau and remembering a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart. Arohanui xxx

Catherine McNamara

June 23, 2025

Thinking of you all today Martin and family, and Marion and family. Condolences on the sudden death of Philipa. We will be watching the livestream. Rest in eternal peace Philipa. Kate and John McNamara

Brett and Olivia

June 23, 2025

So so Sad and hard to believe! Love and prayers to you all from Austria! God Bless and give you strength!

Brenda Jackson (Hanson)

June 23, 2025

Deepest sympathy to you Martin and your family on behalf of the Hanson family.

Andrew and family from London

June 22, 2025

We send our love and strength during these difficult times,
and remember the wonderful times and fond memories we shared with your family, which we will always treasure. Your family's warmth and love will always stay with us.

Trish and Stephen Arends

June 22, 2025

Very sad to learn of your loss of Philippa. Martin and family please accept our condolences and sympathy. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.Our deepest sympathy, Stephen, Trish, Daniel, William, Melissa & Kitty.

Colleen Ingram

June 22, 2025

To Martin and your family, so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Philipa we are thinking of you all Kevin Colleen Donna and Rebecca Ingram.

Toss & Chris Cornelius

June 20, 2025

To Martin and all the family we were saddened to hear of your sudden tragic loss of Philipa a life taken to soon . Our thoughts are with you all.

Shona Dreadon

June 20, 2025

Sincere condolences and sympathy Martin and family such a tragic loss for you all.
Shona Dreadon(Currie)

Kay Willoughby

June 20, 2025

Martin and family condolences to you all. Such a beloved wife Mother and grandmother thinking of you all at this sad time
Kay Willoughby

Suzanne Goldsworthy

June 20, 2025

Martin and all your family, my Deepest Sympathy to you all on the sad tragic loss of Philipa. My thoughts are with you all. Sue Goldsworthy

Christine O'Shaughnessy

June 19, 2025

Martin, I´m so pleased Anne and I were able to visit both you and Philipa when I was home in March. Take care as you heal. To all your family I send my love.

Glenn Jaggaard

June 19, 2025

To the Beech Family our Condolences to you all and we'll wishes to Martin

Sr Julienne (Julie),Hayes-Smith smsm

June 19, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are very much with you Martin and your family at the sudden, tragic death of your beloved Philipa. I cannot come down to Pahiatua but will follow the live streaming of the funeral. .
May Philipa now be at peace in heaven.
God bless all of you.
Sr Julie

Kerry & Val Fergus

June 19, 2025

Our deepest sympathy Martin & family

Lorraine Dick

June 19, 2025

Very sad to learn of your loss of Philippa. Martin and family please accept our condolences and sympathy. Your are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Lorraine Dick, Neal Fawcett, Murray and Lynn Dick

Terri & Byron Bentley

June 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of the tragic news of Philipa´s passing. I know how much she assisted Byron´s mother Marjory when she wrote a book about Ngaturi. Her help and positivity assisted Marjory to complete the publication. She was so impressed with her generosity and kindness. RIP.

Margaret and Peter Watt

June 18, 2025

Deepest sympathy from all the Ed and Madge Fouhy clan.
So many shared happy and sad family memories over many years.
Special love and prayers to Martin and his children and grandchildren and to Michael and Conrad and their families.

Monica Olsen

June 18, 2025

Sorry to hear of your sad loss of Philipa.Condolences to Kelly Simon and family at this time.Monica & Perry Olsen

Catherine Gavigan

June 18, 2025

We were all saddened to hear about Philipa´s accident. She will be very missed by the whole Pahiatua community. A wonderful person.
Gavigan Family

Sue and Phil Wolland

June 18, 2025

Very sad to learn of your loss of wonderful Philippa. Martin please accept our condolences. We are sure you will have many happy memories to reflect on in this sad time. Hugs to you all from Sue,Phil, Hamish, Ben and Sophie Wolland.

Deb Hill

June 18, 2025

To Martin and family, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Philipa. It must be heartbreaking for you all for Philipa to be taken so tragically and so suddenly. We remember the love, kindness and support you gave us and our own Mum, especially when she was unwell. Grieving is very hard but may special memories help you cope.
Love the Hills (Dan and Ag Hill kids) x

Callum McNiel

June 18, 2025

I had only met Philipa a few times, but what a lovely lady she was.
Sending love and thoughts of support to Martin and the family at this sad time.

Kathy Blennerhassett

June 18, 2025

My name is Kathy Blennerhassett and I have fond memories of Philipa when she went out with my brother Peter and our tennis days I knew Marion well also I went to secondary school with both Philipa and Marion please accept my sincere condolences

Michelle and Duncan Mitchell (nee Insley)

June 18, 2025

To Martin and family---We are so sorry to hear of Philipa's passing...Thinking of you all at this time.

Cathy Moffitt

June 18, 2025

Sorry for your loss. RIP from Cathy Moffitt Perth WA - nee Roache

Michelle & David Harman

June 18, 2025

Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to Martin and your family at this sad time.

Susan Fryer

June 18, 2025

My sincere condolences Martin & family. Such a wonderful woman. Thinking of you's all

Eric and Annabelle Watson

June 18, 2025

Our condolences to you Martin, and your family. From Eric and Annabelle Watson

Diane & Bill Fergus & Family

June 18, 2025

Wonderful Friend and Teacher to so many.Our Deepest Sympathy to Martin and Family

Glenys Murphy

June 18, 2025

Teacher, mentor and friend to so many Deepest sympathy to Martin and whanau. Philipa is remembered with aroha
Glenys (Edmonds)

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Memorial Events
for Philipa BEECH

Jun

22

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

St Brigids Catholic Church

27 Wakeman Street, Pahiatua

Jun

23

Requiem Mass

11:00 a.m.

St Brigids Catholic Church

27 Wakeman Street, Pahiatua