John Michael Gaudreau

Johnny there isn´t a day goes by that I don´t think of you and your family. Forever in my heart and the heart of Calgary.

Remembering Johnny and Matthew for their deep bond and the kindness they shared with all who knew them. Wishing comfort and peace to their family, friends, and the entire hockey community
Tom Berbas

I am so sad for your loss. Not as a hockey player but as a son, husband, dad, brother and a true honest man. Rest in peace John. Your family loves you..

We are a hockey family from New Jersey and huge Johnny Gaudreau fans.

My son played youth hockey for the Lawrence Flames Club team during the same time Johnny played for The Calgary Flames. We played the Hollydell hurricanes many times and they were always competitive games. Our family enjoyed watching Jonny´s spectacular hockey career. He was a master of hockey skills and really stood out during NHL games and skills competitions.
Hockey fans, families, and players around the world know how special and incredibly talented Jonny was. His presence will always be missed on the ice but his memory will live in our HOCKEY hearts forever.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest condolences to the entire Gaudreau family, friends, and teammates. I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers and sending strength to you all in this extremely difficult time. May the love of your family and all your memories of Johnny carry you through your grief.
I never really liked hockey until I watched Johnny play-he was so fast on the ice and you could see his passion and love for the game.

Rip

It's was the first Blue Jackets
game I went to. His excitement filled Nationwide Arena. He made the game look easy . He will be missed but I will always wear his t-shirt with his name and number on it to the games. God Bless the family of both you and Matthew.

Patricia S

Wherever I would sing the Hockey song (after Johnny transferred to Columbus) I would always shout "Johnny scores!" We only got to have you for two years and the loss is great. I feel for your wife, children, family, friends and anyone that had the chance to know you. You were a positive light in many, many people lives.

I am just a hockey fan of both brothers, I am so sad for the families, I am also very angry that Higgins chose to drink and drive, I am heart broken.

I lost my husband in 2015. My son was 6 when his dad passed away and he was a flames fan just like him. I found being a single mom really hard and my son always wanted to go to a flames game and see his favorite hockey player Johnny. Him and I went, and he got to go in the tunnel and get a fist bump and a hello from John and it was the best time he had and was so thankful that John took the time to do that. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and may Johnny and Matty rest in peace.

We found the following prayer was very helpful after the death of my father: God is saying to you today. "Never forget: I am always with you. In good times and in bad times. On mountain tops and in valleys. In joy and in tears. In blessings and in trials. Whatever you are going through, I am right there beside you. Every day. Every night. Every step of the way. I love you and I con't leaveyou. Trust me to take care of you and Be faithful to you in every season that you walk through."

Sending love and strength from Northern Ontario, Canada. Sticks out for the Gaudreau Boys each with a Madd ribbon. My heart instantly broke for the entire Gaudreau Family, friends and teammates. Having lost my 17 yr old brother many years ago the same way, the loss is devastating. So very sorry for your tragic loss of your beautiful sons, brothers, husbands, fathers, and friends.

John, "Johnny Hockey" thank you for the thrills, thank you for your love for this city. I don't have the words to express my sadness and sorrow. You are a legend, not only as a Hockey player, but more importantly, a person. A person with all the love, respect, and kindness for others. #foreveraflame
May you and Matthew rest easy. God Speed young man!
Forever, with love,
The Dyrgas Family.

My deepest condolences to the Gaudreau family. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My most heartfelt condolences to the entire Gaudreau family, friends and loved ones ....... as a devoted hockey fan from Canada, this loss is unfathomable so cannot imagine the devastation for everyone who knew and loved both John and Matthew. Although their lives were taken far too soon, the outpouring of love reinforces the everlasting legacy that both men have left behind.

My heart breaks for all of you and hope, that in time, you find peace knowing that they are loved around the world. Sending love, light and prayers ....... rest in eternal peace Johnny Hockey and Matthew.

The entire Northeast Kingdom has a broken heart.

My deepest condolences to the Gaudreau family. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Thank you Johnny for choosing Columbus when others wouldn´t! You will always hold a special place here for having done so. You gave us hope & validation.
RIP Johnny! #13

There are no words
Just know many many ppl are sending your family much love as you process this unthinkable tragedy

Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Conicello Family

I can only try to imagine your pain of this monumental loss. I am so sorry. May Johnny and Matty rest in peace.

I think Z put it best, he chose Columbus when no one else would. My best friend and I were sitting in his truck, and I was so incredibly excited when I got the news he was coming here. He became a daily name in my house. I got to briefly meat Johnny on his first Opening Night in Columbus. He was extremely genuine and appeared to be a very happy and caring person. The pain that we feel in Columbus for the loss of Johnny and Matty deep, but I cannot imagine what friends, teammates, and family are feeling. I am so sorry for this senseless loss of Johnny and Matty. From what I hear, they were inseparable. They will forever be inseparable in Heaven. There is a rink there where they are playing with Kivi, and many other legends. Rest in peace, Johnny. Thank you for choosing us when nobody else would.

That smile and smirk for sure! Will miss ya bud! Rest easy my friend!

Best wishes to the Gaudreau family. The hockey community loves you all and wishes you all love and light in your time of darkness. Thank you for sharing Matty and John with the world. We will all do our best to keep their memories alive.

Waking up last Friday to unimaginable news of Johnny and his brother´s passing , I thought of the people left behind and how would they survive this unbelievable tragedy. Reading the family postings all week showed the strength of the Gaudreau family. Johnny hockey we loved watching you play in Calgary, rarely missing a game. We were heartbroken when you left the Flames and crushed with your passing. So many memories. Praying for your beautiful family. RIP #13

Our heartfelt condolences.
Johnny and Matthew you will not be forgotten. May your souls rest in peace

RIP. PRAYERS to the family. They will never be forgotten.

Joanne Crocker
Oshawa

My deepest condolences to the family of Johnny and Matthew. I learned of their passing on CBs Sunday morning. As a parent of similarly aged children my heart breaks for their parents. I will hold the family close to my thoughts.

His humbleness and size suggested to some, he may not be great enough. That same humbleness and his heart showed something different.

Our sincerest condolence's on the loss of your beloved husbands, sons, brothers, fathers, team mates and friends. They will forever be missed. Hugs to you all.

Thank you for making us believe again JH. Rest easy boys.
#13 4EverA

Watching him play hockey

Playing hockey

Scoring the OT winner in first round against Dallas

Deepest condolences to the Gaudreau family. As a Flyer´s season ticket holder, I was privileged to see Johnny play hockey. Should´ve been a Flyer. He wanted to play for the team he grew up watching. Johnny was a joy to watch. He brought excitement to the game. Truly a fan favorite and a remarkable human being who wil be missed tremendously. RIP Johnny Hockey

Deepest Condolences to the Gaudreau family in the loss of 2 beautiful brothers. May God comfort your family and give you His peace. As a Calgary Flames fan I adored Johnny Gaudreau for his skill, finese and his beautiful human heart. Know you are in my prayers. May the Blessed Mother be with you all in your time of sorrow.

My deepest condolences to the Gaudreau family. I did not know the boys but can say if they were anything like their dad, they were a blessing. I had the honor of going to High School with Guy and how great a person he was. May they RIP.

Please accept my deepest condolences ~ Johnny will never be forgotten ~~

May John and Matthew Rest in Peace. My heart goes out to Jane and the Gaudreau family.. My deepest condolences to your family. Your family is in my prayers.

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Praying the Lord gives you strength to bear the loss. Very tragic and sad. Johnny was a legend ! Aways in our hearts #13. Visiting the saddledome will always remember #13 with great memories.May Johnny and Matthew rest in eternal peace.

Johnnys amazing hockey talents. Both Johnny and Matthew had the best hockey skills, it was awesome to watch them. Sending the Gaudreau family and friends my sincere condolences. Thank you for sharing them with the hockey world.

Always a flame #13 rest in peace

My sincerest condolences to the Gaudreau family. As a fan of the game, I loved watching the pure talent Johnny possessed. As a family man, hearing of the passing of both Johnny and Matthew was devastatingly sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the families at this very heartbreaking time.

My deepest condolences to your loved ones from Calgary. You blessed Calgary with wonderful memories and and have left earth a better place than you found it. Thank you, God bless, and RIP

Forever in our hearts. #13

Condolences to the Gaudreau family. Meeting Johnny many years in my hometown of Calgary his inspirational self and supportive to individuals living with reduced mobility conditions (myself living with Cerebral Palsy) will always be remembered.
Watch cheering us in heaven Johnny and Matthew scoring for you playing wheelchair hockey .

Nicole

Forever calgary flames number 13

Forever in our heart calgary flames number 13

I did not have the privilege of knowing John well, but he certainly made a lasting impression from the time I did spend with him. I played golf several summers ago with John and my friend Billy who would end up being his brother in law. He was quiet at first but as the round went on I realized he had a great sense of humor. I had no idea he was a superstar athlete until after we played that day. To say he had no ego would be an understatement, and I have never forgotten that day. As the years passed and I learned more about John as a husband, brother in law, and person from Fran & Billy, I have admired him from afar. Sending the Gaudreau family love, strength and healing, and may the wonderful memories and lasting impression John made on everyone he touched keep his spirit alive.

Forever in our hearts. #13

I am a stranger who has followed the brothers' stories and the family photos since this tragedy unfolded. I am so very sorry for your collective loss. As a long time member of the entertainment industry who has worked with celebrities and performers for 25 years, I want to comment on the brothers' groundedness and humility. Celebs and stars who reach the brothers' level of success and fame struggle with staying real. To see Johnny Hockey (and Matty) having stayed true to themselves, their families, friends, and communities demonstrates the heart, character, integrity, loyalty, and decency of these two. I have watched in amazement that it is possible to stay humble in the face of fame and success. It is so rare. They will carry on as lessons in goodness, sportsmanship, and strength to countless followers and fans. Godspeed.

Condolences ,such a heart breaking tragedy

My sincere condolences to the family

My heart has been broken ever since I heard this sad and horrific news. I do not know the family but I cried with evey pic and every video. I know what it means to have a close family and your family exemplifies that. You all will forever be I'm my thoughts and prayers from Connecticut. May they both sleep in eternal peace. This has affected so many people so I send my love to all of you.

RIP Johnny and Matty. As a huge hockey fan, thanks for being an inspiration to me. Hope you both enjoy eternal life in Heaven and sending prayers to your family and friends that they heal from this awful loss.

The love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Families of Johnny and Matthew: This senseless tragedy touched my heart. Although I never knew the Graudeau´s I can relate to the sorrow and grief they are going through. I lost my 17 year old son suddenly 1/2/09. My heart breaks for the entire family. My only hope is they find comfort in the days ahead with there wonderful memories of Johnny and Matthew. May god be with you all.

The love of friends and family carry you through your grief.With sincere sympathy from one hockey family to another.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gaudreau family at this very difficult time. My son Christopher played hockey with both Johnny and Marty at Boston College and is devasted at the loss of his two dearest friends.
I loved watching the boys all play together and had such a profound admiration for the humbleness and sweetness of boy Johnny and Matty. They will be missed by all of us in my family.
With my deepest prayers and sympathies and love,
Janine Vazza, Daintry and Jake Calnan

Kerm Smith and I, can´t express our deepest sympathy to the Gaudreau family, enough. Our hearts are broken. so great to have Guy visit in February. Enjoy your blessed memories.

Our hearts are with all of you during this tragic time in all of your lives. We live in Buffalo New York but hockey no matter who plays we are fans. Know we are all mourning with all of you for the loss of John & Marty. We will keep your family, friends, and fans in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace to The Gaudreau Brothers until we meet again

My sincere condolences to the beloved families and friends. Words are not enough. I believe Johnny and Marty will always be looking down on us from that big hockey rink in heaven.

"Grief shared is grief bear'ed" The only way to get through this is to know that so many feel the shared devastating loss - their lives were far too short, but their legacy and love will live forever. Thank you to the Gaudreau family for sharing Johnny and Matthew with us all. We will always remember them.

I wish you strength, love and peace going forward in the next few days. I too have lost an aspiring young 19 year old son suddenly. I can't imagine the pain of losing both your sons. They will forever be in your hearts. God bless you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family for peace, love, and comfort during this time. We are so incredibly sorry for this tremendous loss

i just want to thanks to Johnny Gaudreau for making me be proud of being a Calgary flames and blue jackets fan. I will miss see your dynamic speed and awesome skills on the ice. I will send my condolences to your family , friends , and teammates . rest in peace johnny hockey you will be miss

RIP JOHNNY AND MATT!!! CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE GAUDREAU FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!! YOUR GONNA BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! #goflames #13

I've seen Johnny first and last goal as a Flame and many more in between!!! ..My most memorable moment of Johnny was when he walked over to a few us, shook our hands, made small talk and signed my daughter jersey!!! ..Most wouldn't of even took the time, but Johnny was special ..It's the small things in life that people appreciate and we've never forgotten that!!! Thanks again Johnny!!! ..Condolences go out to the Gaudreau family, friends and fans My breaks for all you RIP JOHNNY AND MATTY

I have absolutely no words for this unnecessary tragedy my heart goes out to the whole gateau family God look after these beautiful men

I was in the blue jackets tunnel and he was my favorite player and he acknowledged me

R.I.P Johnny hockey and Matthew.

My condolesence to the family.

Heartfelt condolences to all their family. Go BC!

As a parent of a BC alumni student and super hockey fan, I enjoyed watching "Johnny hockey" do his magic on the ice!! I was in awe of your talents but more so of your reputation of being a humble, nice guy. I didn´t know Matty but I´m sure he was not much different. My heart goes out to all of your families and many friends who have been touch by your friendships. Gone but NEVER forgotten. RIP guys. God just got two angels on skates!

Deepest sympathies to his family, teammates, and friends. Heaven added 2 new angels. Thoughts and prayers for you during this time of grief. Loved to watch Johnny playing with the flames and like everyone else, was devastated when he left to play for the blue jackets. God bless Johnny and Matthew. You will be greatly missed.

A poem that I wrote titled Two Brothers

TWO BROTHERS

Two brothers, Johnny meaning "beloved by God" and Matthew meaning "gift of God".
Two brothers, shining lights with hearts full of love, passion and energy.

Love for their family, love for their neighbours and love for mankind.
Their lives touched everyone around them and brought smiles to multitudes of people young and old.

Their handshakes were felt with warmness and kindness, gratitude and sincerity.
Their legacy as loving and devoted sons, brothers, husbands, fathers, teammates and friends will live on forever.

Rev. Mark Kaulback
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Written on September 6, 2024

As a friend of Meredith's father from grade school & high school, I extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you on the deaths of John & Matthew. No words can be said other than we share your grief, we have been lifting you all up in prayer many times a day & we know our great God is with us. Our Lord will use this awful unimaginable tragedy for good in some way, He already has by the outpouring of love upon your families . We will be praying for you over the coming year & pray God gives you His peace & joy as you walk this unexpected journey. You are loved
Kathy & Nick Spagnola

We will miss you and Matty forever and a day . The world has lost 2 beautiful souls and you will never be forgotten. I am devastated and pray for your family. May you rest in heaven and know that you are loved

I´m so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my heart aches for you and your family during this unimaginable time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with him. His spirit lives on in the lives John touched.


John had an incredible impact on the world in his short time here. He will always be remembered and cherished.

~Walshy, Timmins, Ontario

Such a beautiful soul this young man had- although I never knew or met him- the family pictures says so much about him and what a fine young man he was. The outpouring of love & support shown to his family speaks volumes of the person he was. May God keep Johnny & Mathew and their families in his graces, and I will keep all of them in my prayers, may they both rest in peace

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wow this is just awful my Heart go's out to the family and I'm in shock may the Good Lord find a way to Mend your hearts in time of Healing may God bless

Met Johnny once. So sad, such a good dude. I always followed the younger brother.

John Dowd, Brick NJ

I was shocked and saddened to learn of John's passing and then to find out it was alongside his brother. Should have been a happy occasion for the gaudreau family, turned so quickly to a nightmare. I didn't know John or Matthew, nor any member of the gaudreau family, but I can say this, I seen John play many times against home town oilers. There was more than 1 occasion John made me mad. His talent on the ice meant he would score against my oilers. I didn't like that, but I respected his talent. How could you not. The stick handling, the sheer talent and he knew how to play the game.
To his wife and his children, I'm sorry you lost your solemate and dad, especially in a that never had to happen. To John and mathews siblings, I'm sorry you lost two good friends and people who enriched your lives and made the family so special. And to John and Matthew's parents. I do not know what you are feeling. I can only imagine the sence of loss. My deepest condolences go to you and your family. Know hockey and others in this world will NEVER forget your boys. Peace to the entire gaudreau family. You will be missed Johnny hockey.

Series winning goal, Game 7, OT vs. Dallas, will forever give me chills

Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Playing together in eternity. Till we meet again...

Although I never met him, he will always have a special place in my heart. I worked as a dining hall evening supervisor at our local college. I made sure the screens were set for Hockey for the college students and that is where I first saw him play in Calgary! I thought, this guy is on fire!!! From there, fan forever. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you. The tributes I have seen are heart warming. He was more than a guy playing hockey from his heart. He was the real deal. True and true. Sending love and believing that God is holding you all in the palm of His hand. Hugs from Olds, Alberta, Canada Flames forever but it's OK! I have room for Columbus in my heart as well....

I don´t know John, Matt or their family and I am not much of a hockey fan, but it is clear that the impact he and Matt had on people who knew them the most and people who didn´t even know them at all will live on forever.

I hope their family knows how they were raised and the example of how they lived their lives during their time here will bring positivity to countless people and their own families as they live their lives.

I hope their family knows this and it also brings them peace and even just a little comfort now and over time as they grieve through this unimaginable loss. May God bless them may God be with their family now and always.

My deepest condolences and sending prayers to all family and friends. We lost two of the most beautiful souls these guys will be missed by many their smiles would light up the room RIP MATTY AND JOHNNY

Our deepest sympathies to all that loved and knew Johnny and Matthew. Hockey families are one family. Thank you for being stellar examples of kindness, simplicity, love, laughter and most of all family in this chaotic world. Two South Jersey boys, that will be missed, honored and remembered forever. Love, from this North Jersey hockey mom and hockey family