AICKEN, Gary Errol Francis;

Unexpectedly on Wednesday 26 August 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 1 September at 10:00am. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery.  Messages to 162 Drysdale Road, Myross Bush, Invercargill 9872.