Philip John Steel
F/S (RTD) C76017 E FIT, RNZAF
21st October 1934 - 22nd December 2025
Philip (PJ) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Waterlea Lifecare, aged 91.
Beloved husband and best friend of Janette for 65 years, loving father and father-in-law to Cathryn and the late Michael and Jane and the late John. Doting Poppa to Sarah, Grace, Hannah, Samuel and Caleb and great-Poppa to Elsie, Coral and June. Son of the late Sarah and Fred, brother to Ann, Tony and Grace (all Deceased) The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at Waterlea for their wonderful care.
In lieu of flowers, the family instead asks for a donation to the Marlborough Hospice Trust via their
website or at the service.
A service celebrating Philip's life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street on Wednesday 24 December at 10.00am
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
Rest in eternal peace.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Wednesday 24 December 2025
10.00am
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From - Max
Oh my goodness, what a shock to read of Philip's passing, I am very much thinking of you all.
What a wonderful husband, dad, poppa he was. An absolute treasure.
Sending the biggest hugs to you all.
Max ( ex airforce xx Sal Patchett)
From - Warren Soar
To All of the Family, please accept my condolences of your loss of a great man.
Lots of memories and laughs over the years. Will definitely be missed but will never be forgotten.
Sorry I can’t make it at this time but will definitely be thinking of you all.
Big hugs to you all Wasa (Warren Soar)
From - Judith and John
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Philip was such a lovely man with a that beautiful smile, a loving husband, father and poppa. 💕💕
From - Alison Glover
To Jeanette, Catherine and Jane
With deepest sympathy for your loss - what a lovely man. He will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you all. Xxx
From - Sarah Kerr
Poppa Philip Steel
Goodbyes are so hard because the welcomes were so full of love.
You always made me feel part of the family and never shied away from showing affection.
I'm so sad you never got to meet your great granddaughter Coral because she is cheeky like you.
But grateful you got time with Elsie who has your gentle nature. Rest easy now. You deserve it.
Arohanui
From - Dale Lin Garrick
To Janette & Family,
Our loving thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.
David Dale Max Alana Maxi
From - Sharon & Yvonne Newport
To Kathy and family
Sending condolences to you at this sad time.
You will have made lots of memories with your Dad
Over the years, now they become more special. Xx
From - Vera and family
We send our condolences at such a sad time for you all. It was lovely staying with Janette and Phil when Peter and I visited NZ, giving us great hospitality and love. We remember with fondness his passion for cars.
We send our love to you all from across the world. X
