CAIN Marcia Jean, May 4, 2016
CAIN Marcia Jean, on May 4, 2016 at Ashburton. Dearly loved daughter of the late Leslie John and Mary Cain. Treasured and much loved sister of Tyrone and loved by all her extended family. Messages to C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service of farewell for Marcia will be held at the Church […]
CHISNALL Brett Alexander, May 1, 2016
CHISNALL Brett Alexander, 18.05.1967 – 01.05.2016 at Christchurch Public Hospital. Much loved youngest son of Chris and Des and brother of Ross. Messages to P O Box 1, Hinds 7747. At Brett’s request a private family service has been held.
McASLAN Beatrice Ada, May 5, 2016
McASLAN Beatrice Ada, on May 5, 2016 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Vernon. Stepmother of the late Dave, and Mavis, the late Gerald, and Louisa and Richard and Lois and a loved stepmother. Messages to McAslan Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Beatrice’s […]
CARTER Neil Henry, May 4, 2016
CARTER Neil Henry, on May 4, 2016. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Aged 67. Loved husband of Dianne. Father, father in law, grandfather and best mate of Tania, Gary (Cabbage), Jack, and Josh Sheridan (Methven); and Belinda, Steve, Latham, and Cooper Simpson (Brisbane). Messages to 175 Smithfield Road, R D 2, Ashburton […]
BUCHANAN Una Pauline, April 30, 2016
BUCHANAN Una Pauline, on April 30, 2016. Suddenly, at home. In her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilbert. Loved mother and mother in law of Roy and Paula (Methven) and Pauline and Robbie Bell. Loved Grandma of Lisa, and Mike and Ashleigh; Kim and Amber, and Catherine. At Una’s request a private […]
KING Olive Elizabeth, May 2, 2016
KING Olive Elizabeth, (nee Collins) on May 2, 2016. Peacefully at Margaret Wilson Hospital, Timaru. In her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Treasured mother and mother in law of Len and Heather, Clarke and Kay, Gordon and Bernice,(both deceased) Warren and Maura, Beth and John and Harvey and Lois. Loved Granny and […]
DOBSON Peter, May 2, 2016
DOBSON Peter, (formerly of Geraldine) on 2nd May, 2016. Peacefully at Christchurch, surrounded by his family. Aged 84 years. Adored husband of the late Marie. Much loved father and father in law of Kate and Pete, Christine and John Blogg, Greg and Carolyn, Robynne and Grant Hayman, Moira and Vince, Rowena and Simon Smithies and […]
BLACKBURN, Caroline Alma (Carol)
BLACKBURN Caroline Alma (Carol) nee Denton, On April 27, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Oswald. Loving Mum of Alex (Otautau), Colin and Helen (Christchurch), Elizabeth and Fred Reddecliffe, Gwenda and Tony Hutchinson, Cheryl and John Lamb (Yeppoon, Australia) and Faye and Raymond (Benhar). Dearly loved Nanna of all […]
Where Will the Service Be?

Where the funeral service is held is an important aspect of funeral planning. You may choose to use our chapel, or if the person who has died was a member of a religious denomination, often the service is held in their local church. A funeral service can also be held in the family home or […]
Burial or Cremation?
During your first contact with Paterson’s, our funeral director will ask you whether the person who has died wished to be buried or cremated. The choice – burial or cremation – determines which kind of medical certificate we are legally required to obtain. Burial Paterson’s arranges all the details for the final resting place, and […]