Giovan DE CROOS Obituary

It is with a heavy heart that I read of this some years later. Our family doctors spanning 4 generations and family friend for 35 plus years. He was a special human being who found something in common with everyone he met. The Fox family will never forget you.

Dear Dr De Croos, you were our Hartson family doctor for 30 plus years. I was a child. You were always kind and respectful. You said Id be great at weightlifting. Wish i had followed your advice. Who knows... I became a Lawyer instead as did 2 of my sisters. Because of you who told me education was the key. When we heard of your passing the whole family now spread Worldwide felt real pain & sorrow & Love for our dear Family Doctor. Thank you Dr DeCroos. Rest in Peace. You are Loved. Hartson Family.

Dear uncle Anton

Remembering your wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May your kind and beautiful soul rest in Peace. Fond memories of you will stay in our hearts forever. May God Bless you !

Anton was my GP for about 35 years, my coach at the YMCA for many years and always a friend. A very special man. Regards Peter McKnight

Dr De Croos, i am lost for words, you were the best doctor i have ever had! our family dr for over 25-30 years. such a kind/humble and gentle man. passionate within his work and patients,he trained with my father shane for weight lifting and he always had a bottle of chocolate milk with him! moe mai ra e hoa, sleep well my friend. may you rest in forever lasting peace- Arohanui Kaio Whanau

Rest in peace Anton you were a wonderful doctor and human being. You will be sadly missed by all who knew you.

I got to know Dr. Anton when I moved to New Zealand in Invercargill 2001. You were more than my GP, friend, and elder. It is harder to find a selfless and generous human being like you with the qualities of every possible humanity in one life. Very few people have influenced my life the way you did and thank you for being there for me. Dr. Anton. your death has left an irreplaceable void in my heart. I hope you are in a better place now. Rest in peace.

Uncle Anton, spoke with three days before you passed away. Have known you for than 33 yrs, in that time, we have had wonderful times. Driving, riding motor bikes, hunting or just simply sitting down and talking. Your witty jokes ! They are the best. Anton uncle, when ever i am behind the wheel driving or riding , i think of you , you thought me lots of good things.
Thank you for being part of our lives, we have fond memories of you. I know you you are in a better place, i will tell you when i by my new volvo again.RIP , gone , but not forgotten.

Dear uncle Anton. Our hearts are heavy. So sad you had to leave us without saying good bye. You were a kind generous beautiful human being. Fond memories of you will stay in our hearts for Ever. You will be missed by all of us. May your beautiful soul rest in peace.

A wonderfully positive human being and enthusiastic coach of Olympic weightlifting

Treasured and Respected friend of Agnes Bevin Mark and the late
Goodie Phillips Woodlands

R I P Anton

Dear Friend and Dr. Go in peace Anton.
Suba Sinniah & Kiri Cowie.

Anton
Was my family doctor for many years.
He was always friendly, remembered All the family ,asking after everyone .
A very gentle, caring man .
Was so sad to hear of his passing.
RIP Dr Decroos

Excellent doctor and good friend whose persistence likely saved my kidneys, if not my life. I will miss our philosophical debates.

I met Anton when he first arrived in New Zealand in 1970 through Weightlifting (he was known as Tony to me). We became good friends and after I shifted to Bluff he frequently visited to train with me in the Gym I built in my garage. He had a love for cars, particularly Rovers in those days, and speed (but gave me the absolute horrors on the Waihola Straight). I subsequently shifted north and occasionally saw him at major events but in time lost contact with him. He was a terrific guy and made a huge impact on Southland through his profession and his strong interest in Weightlifting. I am extremely sad to hear of his passing and wish to extend my condolences to his family.

Very sorry to hear of Anton's passing, he was a friend, neighbour and doctor of our family for many many years. He took such good care of my Dad in his last few years of life while we lived in Conway Cresent, the hunting trips and then looking after my kids as their GP when they were younger, a great friend to my Aunty May. Anton loved his home made jerseys from her, fond memories, take care and rest in peace Anton

You will be fondly remembered and missed by us all. We know you will go to a good place for all the compassion and care you offered to others around you. Rest In Peace

Very sad to hear of Anton's accident and death. He loved driving his cars.
I knew Anton as a doctor, when he first arrived at Kew Hospital. He was a flatmate for some years and a good friend. His memory will live on , as my son , Anton, was named after him . He will be welcome in heaven.
RIP
Paul Springford

Deepest Sympathy to Anton's family and friends. Dr De Croos was a very big part of our lives in the 1970's when Dad was terminally ill. Always went above and beyond clinic hours and was a regular "pop in visitor" on his way home. You left an imprint in my life that will remain with me forever. Rest in Peace Doctor De Croos.

One of Natures Gentlmen.

Alan

Salt Lake City

So sad to read of the tragic news of Antons accident and passing. Anton was Mums Doctor for many years, a lovely man so caring and kind. Gone but not forgotten

Great doctor, genuine man who always had time for everyone. A true gentleman

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ANTON'S PASSING OUR LOVELY KIND DOCTOR AND FRIEND. RIP DEAR ANTON. FROM THE ARBUCKLE FAMILY.

So sad the hear the news you have left us Anton you will be sadly missed, to have a friend like you was a privilege, your motivating sessions will be with me for life,, R.I.P my FRIEND

Dear uncle Anton, our close family friend. You are such a humble , kind , caring , respectful, generous human being , a rare gem. You will always be remembered and sadly missed by the Gooneratne family. Rest In Peace .

Pamela nee Bartlett

one of life's genuine good guys
do anything for anyone a great Doctor and friend
RIP Anton
from the Stenton family

Very sad to here of Anton's passing, i have had the pleasure of working for Anton for over 10 years in Don st, he was a good friend and was very kind to our children, he loved his cars and was a caring Dr to all his patients a lovely kind man,
Anton you will be sadly missed, RIP

Oh my god. Not Anton. I have known this kind and helpful person since I was 13..... I heard about the accident but not Anton.
He was my coach and mentor when I first set foot at the Invercargill YMCA on a cold winter night back in 1974. My first grip on a rusty 40lb bar and under the guise of this great figure, I was a weight-lifter for life.
His love of driving and fast cars was aparant when we travelled to many competitions over the South Island together. With each champs we went to a new technique of lifting was tested out, with sometimes surprising results; followed by references to the early Egyptian lifters.
During my teenage years, and to this day, I still cannot fathom how Anton could manage a dead lift of 205kg while only weighing less than 60kg.
His dedication to his profession and the love of his sport will live on in us all. He has left his legacy in our memories. I feel so sad, and I will truly miss him.
I hope there's a good gym up there Anton to practice some new techniques.

Rest in peace
Your good friend and early protege

Andy

Was very saddened to hear about Anton, he was our family doctor until he stopped practicing. He was the best doctor we've ever had, always running well behind time, but I never minded as I knew why - he was so thorough, and took the time to know everyone, never rushing. The world has lost one of the great ones xx

I knew Anton as a lovely man and inspirational weight lifting coach. It is a story from my English born mother-in-law that touched me most. Having married into a Catholic family and having two children in quick succession, she was keenly aware that another pregnancy would prevent her ever travelling back to her home, Dr De Croos diagnosed severe homesickness and prescribed the oral contraceptive pill at a time when many doctors were refusing to prescribe. She forever spoke of his kindness and compassion.

a very special man..he will not be forgotten ..rest in peace Anton

I remember Anton from my weight lifting days at the YMCA in the early 70's. He was such a lovely gentle person, always with a constant smile. My mother worked with him in I think the Health Dept and always spoke so highly of him.

SIMPLY the BESt...Susan Florida USA

Very sad to read of Anton's passing. He was a lovely and caring doctor. A very gentle man. RIP

Simply one of the best. RIP Anton.

So very sad to ear of Antons passing ,he was our family doctor and friend from Ohai days to Invercargill, Rest easy my friend. Lesley Tiplady

Very sad to hear of Antons passing he had been a very special friend of my sister Norma. A lovely man, will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to his family.

Very sad to see Anton has passed. He was my father's doctor for 40 years. Our deepest sympathy to his family and his closest friends. From the Churchill family

1972 - I remember well going for rides with him in his car. He looked after me too when I was sick. Sadly hadn't seen him since but never forgotten him.

top man brilliant doctor

So very sad to of Antons Passing. He was a quiet, lovely and very helpful person. Neat Doctor and friend.Rest in peace Anton.My thoughts are with his family.Shona Fordyce.

so sorry as anton was a special member of our family and god father to my son he spent a lot of time with us at woodlands rip anton xx