Peter HOTOP Obituary

I loved seeing him each wednesday at the old people home. he made me so happy and i loved all the fun times we made. I will do my very best to make him proud. i wish he was here with me.

A true honour to have served New Zealand with you Sir

A true Gentleman and the 'Boss'; will be missed by the Band of Brothers. Tears have fallen in a quiet moment on reflection and memory for a compassionate leader of men. My thoughts go out to Nelda and family.

We would like to convey our deepest sympathies to Nelda, Jason, Blaise and Phillipa and our deep respect and appreciation for Peter as a friend and colleague, when he served as a Defence Attache at the New Zealand Embassay in Washington DC. The Hoptop family were always kind, cheerful and very supportive of the other Embassy families and we recall very many happy days together. Peter was always great with the kids and always welcoming of other families to the Hotop home. He was generous and warm and widely respected. He will be greatly missed.
Colin and Catherine Keating and Paul, Michaela and Kristin

A true gentleman right through to the end.
Thank you Sir !! For being part of our lives during and after our' TOUR of DUTY' The Original Whiskey Company of 1967-1968 where by your Leadership we conquered our time in Vietnam. I thank you Peter Hotop on behalf of all your comrades that couldn't make it to this final Parade in your honour and salute you. Go forth now Sir and be that same kauri amongst the forest with those that have gone on before us. E te atua hei manaaki nei, haere haere haere atu ra!!!

Peter was my husband Cass OC W1 SVN 1967/68. Cass so admired his OC. He could only speak well of him. I always had the impression he cared deeply for the families of the soldiers too. I also believe Christ has his seat reserved in heaven. Rest in Peace Peter!

It was an honour to have served our country with you as Officer Commanding Whiskey Company, Vietnam, 1967-68. I salute you, Sir. RIP

Sorry I can't be with you today to say the final goodbye to Uncle Peter but my thoughts are with you and I am sure the Hotop girls will cover my absence. I hadn't spent a lot of time with you over the past years Peter but remember you and Nelda fondly from my childhood and always will remember you when my children and grandchildren play with the Fisher Price Garage that Nelda sent to us from America back in the 1980s when you couldn't buy them in New Zealand, it has one toy that has remained in our family and our grandchildren now play with it. Rest in peace Peter and our thoughts are with Nelda and your family Love Penny Kirkland (Millar)

RIP old friend Leon Orange RNZSignals

I recall travelling to Malaya with Peter in an old Hastings aircraft in 1958, as he embarked upon the start of a magnificent career with the NZ Armed forces.Target achieved many times! Respect to you Sir, RIP Pete

An officer and gentleman and so grateful to have served with you over the many years. Pass sir I salute you.

A highly respected officer and an absolute gentleman. Condolences to Nelda and family. Rest in peace, Peter.
Jim and Glenda Cutler

An officer and a gentleman. A strong supporter of NZIC, Sub Rosa stalwart with Nelda alongside. Will be remembered.

Rest in Peace Boss :(

Special brother in law of Kevin and Sandra, lots of memories. Rest in peace Pete xx