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John HOTOP Obituary
Passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2015, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy. Loved father of Kim and Nic, the late Surrey, and Jonty and Mel. Loved granddad of Fritha, Harrison, Sami, Charlotte, and Winta-Rose. Loved brother of Jill and the late David, Peter and Nelda, Devon and Brian. A service for John will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road and Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Friday, September 4, at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Hospice Waikato, PO Box 325, Hamilton 3240 or these may be left at the service. All communications to the Hotop family, c/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton, 3242.
Memories and Condolences
for John HOTOP
11 Entries
December 30, 2017
John a stunning All Black 1st5 was amongst other things a famous Waitakian and loved by all of the Old Boys who were lucky enough to meet him
I met john through his lovely sister
Devon and he was charming, accommodating and interesting to guys of all ages.I hadn't seen John for about 30 years but the memories linger on.
thank you John.
David Fox ( Waitaki 1955 -59 )
Hamish Rennie
September 4, 2015
My late father, George Rennie, managed a team that John was in and I grew up hearing as a person as well as a player great stories about him. By chance I met John at a Lincoln alumni event in Hamilton some years back. To my surprise and my fathers absolute delight, John subsequently visited him in Christchurch - that was such a nice thing for John to do
September 3, 2015
1976 we won the national sevens at napier what a plane trip home.cheers coach.Richard Mckenzie.
September 3, 2015
1976 we won the nz sevens at napier what a plane trip home.cheers coach.Richard Mckenzie.
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MURFC
September 3, 2015
Dear Dorothy and family.
Passing on our Club's condolences to you and your family at this time of grief.
The Varsity Club is a brotherhood for life and John was a fine player for Varsity A in the early 1950s and his support of the Club and rugby milestones at Massey University is well noted.
Our deepest sympathy.
Regards
Massey University Rugby Football Club
Garry Mallett
September 2, 2015
Thanks John for a truly great 1982 rugby season. Your coaching made a good Hamilton Old Boys senior team a championship winning team
September 2, 2015
John's death brings back whole lot of memories from Massey College Rugby in the 1950's. He was a star. My sympathy to you all. Peter MacGillivray
September 2, 2015
To Jonty & families,
many pleasent memories of Dad & you during Junior boys rugby with Eastern Suburbs on saturday mornings. Please accept our condolences with love & support R I P.
Pam,Gary,Julie & Craig Sullivan
September 1, 2015
Dear Kim and family, thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Su. Jeffcott Rangiora x
September 1, 2015
Hi Dot Derrick and I are thinking of you at this sad time. Take care. Love Jeanette ( Jenny Potter)
Greta Mason
September 1, 2015
Jono and families
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We know the day will come but death always leaves us with grief. You can take comfort knowing your dad is no longer suffering and let the memories of his life comfort you in his death.
Love to you all
Gret and Molly xx
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