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Gary AICKEN

2026 · Southland

Died 26 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Southland Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Aged 80 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Gaynor, for 58 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Aaron, Troy, Natasha and Richard Batt, Wade and Justine, and Quinn. Adored grandad of Riley, Leila; Harry, and Eloise. Loved son of the late Frank and Irene Aicken (Otatara). A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to the Aicken and Patterson families.

A service to celebrate Gary's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, September 1, at 10.00am. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery.

Messages to 162 Drysdale Road, Myross Bush, Invercargill 9872.

Arranged by Avenal Park Funeral Home

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