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Philip Maxwell CHESHIRE

Philip CHESHIRE Obituary

CHESHIRE, Philip Maxwell. Pip Cheshire, beloved husband, father, grandfather, architect, and challenger, passed on 11 February, 2026 in Auckland. Pip will be forever remembered by his wife, Aileen, his sister Annie, his sons, Nat, Hal, and Finnian; and by his whānau and studio. Those wishing to visit Pip prior to the funeral can contact Aroha Funerals. A service will be held at 2pm on Thursday 19 February, at St Matthew-in- the-City. Contact Aroha Funerals for live stream details. Aroha Funerals 0800 276 420

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 14, 2026.

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John Wilson

February 23, 2026

Late Summer 1970, boards on top of the rusty Wolsely heading to Sumner...
You´re doing a Pre-lim year Pip....Prelim for what ?
I want to do Architecture and design stuff!

You did that and much more my friend! Thankyou.

Christine Johnston

February 17, 2026

We are poorer for his passing but the richer for his contribution to the built environment in NZ.

Caitlin Bossley

February 17, 2026

Pip - you are connected to so many of my happy childhood memories! Always with a smile and a laugh. Much love to Aileen, the 'boys' & all your mokopuna and whanau. You will be greatly missed. Arohanui, Cosh

Staniland West

February 17, 2026

The great loss of an inspirational Architect & human being. Pip´s influence and Mana will be greatly missed by his profession and all his many friends and colleges. RIP

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Robert Clark

February 17, 2026

Pips Architecture and his contribution to Architecture was outstanding.
A lovely man with a sense of humor that makes me chuckle as i write this.
My warmest condolences to Aileen, your family and whanau

Nick Stanish

February 14, 2026

Pip you are an architect I most admired. Your advocacy of architecture in word and built form was an inspiration to us all. You will be sadly missed. Rest in peace.

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