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Stephanie KITCHING

Sister Stephanie Mary "Stephanie" KITCHING

Stephanie KITCHING Obituary

On 9 May 2025 peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice. Dearly loved sister of Nga Whaea Atawhai O Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand. Loved daughter of the late Edna (nee Gapes) and Maurice Kitching. Much loved sister of Marie, Brian, Fran, and sister-in-law of Chris Kelly. Fabulous Aunt and Grand-aunt to multiple nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Grateful thanks to the doctors and staff of the hospice for the care given to her during her short illness. Thank you too for all her family, Sisters, and friends whose love and care she deeply appreciated. Donations to St Catherine's College Scholarship Fund would be appreciated in memory of Stephanie. Payments can be made to: Account name: St Catherine's College Account number: 06-0574-0110479-000 Please quote Kitching as the reference. For receipts or further information, please contact Yuko Akashika. [email protected] Messages may be left in Stephanie's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. Stephanie's Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria, on Wednesday 14 May at 10.30am, thereafter interment at Karori Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at the same Church on Tuesday 13 May at 7.00pm.
This service can be viewed by clicking the livestream tab on the Tributes website.


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Published by The Post on May 12, 2025.

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Helen Musson

May 13, 2025

So sorry when John Walls told me the sad news. He always kept me up up to date by messaging or calling. The last time we met was at his Jubilee.
Special thoughts and blessings to the family. RIP
Helen Musson (Thomson)

Louisa O'Brien

May 13, 2025

A devoted servant of God and the Mercy ethos. Sister Stephanie worked tirelessly for St Catherine's and the education and development of girls and young women. I will miss her ideas and enthusiasm and remember our Board meetings with fondness. May she rest in peace with the Lord.

Nan Walden

May 12, 2025

Thank you for always supporting me in my work. So saddened to hear of your passing, your work in schools in Wellington was full of Aroha and Manaaki always. Moe mai ra, moe mai ra, moe mai ra e kare.

Mary Hubble

May 12, 2025

Kia ora, nga mihi ki a koutou to Stephanie's family of origin, many friends, and Sisters. I had the privilege of working with Stephanie in some legal matters years ago and advising her near the end of her life. I will remember her with fondness. She was clearly a warm and personable woman with a huge heart for her community and those she served in her profession (in both senses of that word).

Eileen McParland

May 12, 2025

Condolences to Fran and members of Steph's family. She visited me in January and talked fondly of you all. Love and prayers.

Eileen McParland

May 12, 2025

My condolences to the Sisters of Mercy. I was shocked today to read that Steph had died. We wetre in the Novitiate together and I always kept in touch with her over the years. since I left the Convent. I shall miss her. She was a wise woman and a lovely person with a beautiful singing voice. Rest in Peace ,Steph xx

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