Michael TUNNICLIFFE Obituary

Our deepest sympathy to Mick´s family from the former St Brigids Tennis Club. Mick is well remembered for his quiet sense of humour and fair play. He was also respected for his sound and practical advice when requested.
Condolences from the Smither Family. RIP

I’m Gail Brownlie I have swum in some heats with Michael in some of the Masters games races through out these times in Dunedin.
Thinking of you all my condolences and sincere thoughts at this time

What a wonderful celebration of Mick´s life. Beautiful eulogies, well done. We were grateful to attend the service in his honour. xxoo

Sincere condolences to Keith, Derrin & Family on the loss of your Father/Inlaw/Grandad .
Bill & Valerie O'Donnell

A Feilding legend at rest.
Condolences to all the family. Treasured memories will give you comfort at this sad time.

My condolences to the family. If it wasn´t for Mick way back in 1983 we would never have been able to buy our first home. He made it possible by going the extra mile and we have never forgotten.

Dear Fay. I´ve just learned of Mick´s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
terry. [email protected]

Our Dad, Neville Hancock, worked for Mick in the 1960´s as an adult electrical apprentice - he always spoke of him with admiration and affection, so while we didn´t know Mick personally - we felt as though we did. When Dad passed away in 2015, this very dapper man turned up at his funeral and it was Mick! It was lovely and moving to meet him, someone we had heard so much about, someone our dad thought so highly of.

To all his family our condolences, we were sad to hear of his passing.

Mary and Jane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Mick will long be remembered for his outstanding contributions to our community, especially the Makino Pool fundraising efforts.

Sincere condolences to Mick´s family.
RIP a true gentleman.

Our condolences to the wider Tunnicliffe family.

My memories range from buying records from his shop, to Insurance Agent and motivational leader, Landlord, Property Developer, valuation and real estate client of mine, the Hero who made the covered pool at the Makino Aquatic Centre happen - he was hard to say no to! Kind person who helped people without any fanfare, Swimmer, loyal Feilding Resident and Businessman, and always with a flash of a smile and a sparkle in his eye. What a Legend. Our community has benefitted greatly from the life of Mick Tunnicliffe. Cherish the memories.
Kind wishes,
Joan & Michael Ford

An excellent neighbor for many years, We regularly enjoyed chats over the fence with Mick. Always pleasant. He will be missed by many.

To all the family. Our thoughts are with you all at the sad passing of Mick. He obviously went out of this world doing what he loved. What a great age he was. He would have been so proud of all his family. Our deepest sympathy, Steve and Mary Bielski. Steve was a first cousin to Betty

To Michael's family
Thinking of you all at this sad time and the even sadder end to his swimming.
kind regards Lynda Hall (Chief Timekeeper for Masters Meet) Dunedin

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Many years ago when my marriage ended and I needed a place to stay (with 3 small children) .. someone suggested I ring "Mick Tunnicliffe". I gave him a call and arranged to meet with him at a property up Glasgow Terrace.
I was pretty upset when I arrived at the property. He showed me through the house and was so kind to this young Mum he had never met.
The house was lovely but I quickly realised that with 2 preschool boys and a baby .. the stairs to the second floor were probably not a great idea.
Mr Tunnicliffe was so kind. He gave me a phone number of a friend who also had a rental property (of which we went on to rent for nearly 8 years).
He helped me put 2 energetic little boys into my car and told me "everything WILL be ok .. life won't ALWAYS be this hard".
Then .. this man who had never met me .. took a $50 note out of his pocket and pressed it in my hand.
I can't remember what I spent that $50 note on .. but I have always remembered how his kindness made me feel.
In the 25 plus years since that day I have told many people "life won't ALWAYS be this hard" and every time I have said it I remember that day in Glasgow Terrace and "Mick Tunnicliffe".
I was so sad to hear of his passing and will be thinking of Mr Tunnicliffe and his family in the days ahead.

So very sad to hear of Michael's passing, he always showed such interest in the boys when they were young swimmers. Our thoughts are with you Fay, Vicki and family Xx
Susan Anton & Boys

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Mick was a member of our wider family for many years

will miss his ritual 14th.sept. phone call....sad times.....remembered with love an respect my heartfelt sympathy to you all.i

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the sad loss of Mick. He was part of our wider family for a great many years.
Jean and Peter Scott

Mick has been a friendly acquaintance since I met him in 1976 when he was selling insurance.
Although he never sold me a policy we always treated each other like best friends.
Out of the blue about 3 years ago he surprised
my wife and I with an unexpected visit which made our friendship seem even more special.
To all his family we are so sorry to here of Micks passing.
Murray & Sandra Leonard-Jones.

So sorry to read this...clearly it was all go to the end. Certainly a man with boundless energy!

I first met Mick in 1961 when he was running his electrical business in Feilding, I worked for him part time in 1963 & 1964 repairing washing machines. He was and is one of the most remarkable men I have ever met and will always treasure the advice he willingly gave me during the last 63 years. Certainly a life well lived. Rest In Peace old friend