Anthony John (Crafty) Krawczyk

10th December 1997 - 30th May 2026
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Fiordland Community Centre, Te Anau
Friday 5 June 2026, 1:30PM
Open live stream

KRAWCZYK, Anthony John (Crafty)

Passed away peacefully at home on 30 May 2026, aged 28 years.

Much loved husband of Kelsi, cherished son of Tony and Michell, brother of Kristen, and beloved son-in-law of John and Bev O'Neill. Loved by his family and friends, and remembered for his strength, kindness, humour, and the many lives he touched.

 

"Sadly missed, always remembered."

 

A service to celebrate Crafty's life will be held at the Fiordland Community Centre, Te Anau, on Friday 5 June 2026 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Digital messages may be left at Crafty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

Messages

Dear Kelsi, we are so incredibly sad to hear this news. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Natasha Clarke, Drummond
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Anthony will be sadly missed by those who have crossed paths with him…. RIP and out of pain ❤️❤️
Tim & Frecks Armstrong , Akitio
All in my thoughts this week, sending so much love to you all over this time. Rest easy now Anthony, wish it was a different outcome but glad you are at peace.
Kimberley U, Napier
So sorry to hear this sad news.
Albert McDowall , Palmerston north
Thinking of you Kelsi. So very sad. Anthony's life ended too early but the beautiful time you've had together will be remembered forever.
Sending our condolencesxx
Rachael and Rob Dingle, Riversdale
My deepest sympathy to you all.💐
Shona Holmes, Invercargill
To Michelle, Tony, Kristen, Kelsi and the extended family we are sending loads of love, strength and condolences from Bali.
Rest in peace and love Anthony, taken too soon mate but free from pain and discomfort. Fly free and high
M & G Quinn, Gisborne/Bali
Thinking of you all with love at this sad time. A life taken way to soon
Maree and The Winton Hospice Shop Team, Winton
Crafty and me lived and worked together at argyle training dogs and mustering jeez he was a lot of fun especially mustering I enjoyed the banter mustering still one of the best chaps I have been on the hill with fly high bruz 🤙🏻
Blackie , Oamaru
Rest in peace Crafty. Taken from us well before your time. You'll never be forgotten. Thinking of you Kelsi and the rest of the family.
Peter & Brydie Gimson, Masterton
Rest easy, Crafty. Your kindness, laughter, and memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew you. Sending love and strength to your family during this difficult time.

Love the Dean Family xx
Ainsille Dean, Dannevirke
Hi Kelsi, thinking of you and family at this time. Crafty was a beloved member of the Mararoa Downs family and will be especially missed by them all.
Far too young to be taken but he certainly lived life to the full.
Wonderful memories and great times to comfort you in the future.
Marie Galland , Te Anau
You all did Anthony proud today, sadly we couldnt journey down but we were with you all on the livestream, sending lots of love Xxxxx
Susan, Anton, Eugene Evahrn & Eliarn Destounis , Gisborne
Dear Kelsi and families,It has been such a privilege to be part of your lives,through Crafty,what a great man.We were honoured to be at your beautiful wedding and sorry we couldn't be at his farewell,but were with you all in spirit.
We loved working with him and having him in our home.All the adjectives have been used up to describe what a special man he was!
He will be greatly missed by so many,but never forgotten.
Our heartfelt sympathy and loving hugs to you all.
Kerry and Gill, Cheviot