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Peter KITCHIN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 28 September 2026Posted 4 October 2026

Died peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, aged 80, in the presence of his beloved wife Janne Land. Much loved father of Abbie, Sido and Matthew Kitchin. Foster dad to Jack and Taka Rikona. Stepfather to John Land. Father-in-law of Conrad Armstrong, Claire Sutherland and Fay Land. Grandpa of Niko and Rosa Varga-Miller, Cleo and Darcy Armstrong, and Darby and Louisa Kitchin. Farfar to Christian, Saacha, Hanne, Daniel, David and Matthew Land. Great-grandpa to Elio and Zephyr Kitchin. Cherished brother of Jenny Gaskin, Phillipa Kitchin and the late Michael Kitchin. A private cremation will be held followed by a memorial service, where all are welcome to celebrate Pete's life at Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, on Friday, October 9 at 1.00pm. To view the livestream or to send a tribute please go to Peter Lyle Kitchin Funeral Notice / Lychgate Funerals. Messages to the family can also be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Hopai Home and Hospital would be appreciated.

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