Philip John Johnston

24th January 1966 - 23rd December 2025
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Service Details
Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill
Monday 29 December 2025, 11:30AM
Open live stream

Johnston, Philip John (Phil) 1966-2025. It is with much heartbreak that we announce the sudden passing of Phil due to a medical event on 23 December 2025. Much loved “gorgeous guy” and soul mate of Anna and cherished bonus dad of Ruby. Loved father of Kady and Abbey. Beloved son of Irene and Graham and brother of Tania, Russell and Raewyn, dearly loved son-in-law, uncle and cousin. A very special Big Buddy to Abel. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, on Monday December 29, at 11.30am. Private thereafter. Messages to 164A Chelmsford Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Phil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

Messages

deepest sympathy
in the loss of a lovely guy
Ngaire and george Anderson, Invercargill
Deepest sympathy to Phil's family, so sad to see this news. Casey & Robyn Hughes (Clifton Tennis Club days)
Robyn , Traralgon Australia
Sincere condolences and deepest sympathys to all the family at sad and sudden passing of Phil
Paul Laidlaw, Sydney
Shocked and saddened to hear Of Phil’s passing, top guy. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this very difficult time.
Duane & Rose
Duane Shannon, Invercargill
What a sad day
Phil was a great guy
Neal Eade, Invercargill
Deepest condolences on the loss of Phil fond memories of children on the farm growing up to my johnston cousins and Irene and Graham and Phil's family yous are in our prayers and thoughts at this sad time
Karen and john, Christchurch
Such a good man and a great friend. So very sad for Anna and families. Phil will be missed by so many 💛
Jenny Adamson and Keith Ivey, Invercargill
So sad to hear the news of Phil’s passing. One of life’s good guys taken way too soon.
John McDonald , Christchurch
We are shocked and saddened by this terrible news. Phil was such a nice guy. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time.
Daryl & Maxine Moyles, Gore
So very sorry to hear about Phil, a true gentleman , thoughts go out to all the Johnston family from all the Singhs
Greg Singh, Invercargill
Sad news much love to all the family
Barb and Dave Pollard, Invercargill
Deepest sympathy Thinking of you all .
Jenny brown, Invercargill
sincere condolences in Phil's passing. A good man taken way too soon. He will always be appreciated for the good guy that he was to the Reffing community and beyond.
Lennox and Vicki Crawford, Gore
Sending my condolences to all the family
Such a sad loss to the industry and community. A great guy and enjoyed the Tisbury party’s back in the day

Jeff Nind



Jeff Nind, Queenstown
Deepest Sympathy to Phil’s family through this hard time.
Absolute one of the greats with the whistle in hand. Loved having him patrol my games for Edendale with plenty of advice and cheek .
Rest in peace Phil.
Jeremy McLeod, Edendale