Here's a Willie Nelson song I'm sure John would have appreciated hearing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSjSrMcdXeg

We will raise a michelada glass in John's honour in Austin in the spring.

RIP brother John.

All I can say is there are just a few individuals in one's life that one regrets not having had the chance to spend more time with and John was one of them. I met him only on one occasion - a Mountainview Association meeting. I was impressed by his appreciation for life and his huge love for Alberta. His soul shone thru his eyes. I still proudly wear his "I Love Alberta baseball" cap and my wife also resonated with his love for Alberta and proudly wears an I love Alberta pin. John, your faith in the goodness of humanity is shared by me and so many you undoubtedly counselled and loved. May you rest in Peace. We hold you in our heart.

Bob and Kim Levenson

My condolence to your wife and family's on the pacing father hi was a good friend and a hard workers he will always be

remember in our heart's

love Philips Durand

Grace and I (George Eng) have known John since 1984. John helped us in building our new home and John did such a job that the tiles are still in decent shape.

George had many opportunities in talking to John on various minor repairs due to hale damage.

John was very open in sharing his political views and his love for Alberta. John was an open person and very interested in listening to others points of view.

May God comfort John’s entire family in this difficult time.

I have seen many men during my life, but I have never met a man with the Qualities John had; he was a real man by all that the word man means. Losing him i felt I had lost a piece of my heart. I can’t believe he left without me saying goodbye. When I delayed visiting him in hospital till later, I didn't he was in rush and he had to leave before. I do regret not seeing him, but I am full of hope for every good thing. There is a consequence, and I am aware that my brother John has done so many good things in his life, and his time now to harvest all the good of what he has done.

I have known John since grade school 40+ years. When I think about him what come to my mind is:

100% Genuine Good human who Always did the Right thing for the Greater Good, if more of us were like him we wouldent need a Heaven.

I grewup without a father, John was my best friends dad he was the male role model in my life, he gave me my first job, taught me alot about what it takes to be a man, you have to work hard you only get what you put into things, always do the right thing it will reflect on you lifes outcome. When ever i need help with a problem or anykind if advise i would ask him I knew he would tell me the right thing to do. I was just going to go see him the other day I guess he was in the hospital.

The last time i saw him he told me "Im proud of you chris for doing everything your doing for your daughter, gave me a hug told me he loved me. I sad I never got bring Octavia to meet him.

GO SPEND TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER IN LIFE, TELL THEM YOU LOVE THEM EVERYTIME YOU SEE THEM, ONE DAY THEY WILL BE GONE FOREVER.

I love you John, The best male rolemodel EVER

you wont be forgotten. RIP

Hello to the Martineau and Graham families. My heart goes out to all of you. John and I started in the roofing business around the same time over 45 years ago and were both competitors and colleagues. Without a doubt, every roof he touched was improved and reached near perfection. No one installed a better roof than John or those he supervised. We had many chats over time and his wisdom, savvy and kind heart shone bright and clear in the words and fondness we shared. And it is the bright light of his being that will live on for me, and I'm sure for each and all of you! Dan McKinnon

Sending our deepest sympathies to Cate and the family!! There is nothing but fond memories of John!! It was a lifetime of fond memories growing up together in Thessalon!! We were raised by two wonderful sisters!! One I called Mom and the other my favourite Aunt!! So rest in peace my dear cousin!! The Carniel family!!

I only met John a few short years ago and I feel so blessed to have known him... to hear his stories and his wisdom and eat his amazing chicken wings. I will miss him dearly. My heartfelt prayers go out to Cate and family. You are all in my prayers.

Our sincerest sympathy to Cate and families. We have the fondest memories of John, all of them full of laughter, great stories (about our mothers, especially their trip travelling across Canada!), and good times. Growing up with John was always fun, even when we got into trouble. After he moved west, we didn't see as much of each other but when we did, it was always a good time. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Sincerest sympathy, George, Cathy, and Kyle May

Condolences to my dear cousins on the passing John. I wish I could have known John when I was a young. You can tell he is a Martineau. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love Debbie and family ( Aunt Wilma's daughter)

Dear Lesley, Deena, Terry and families,

My condolences, prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dear Cate, Isis, Ayla, Liam, and families,

We were very sorry to hear of John's passing and extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all. You will have many happy memories to keep him close in your hearts forever. We didn't have the opportunity to know John well ourselves, but were aware of his kindness to "The Birds", for which we were always grateful. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

David and June Ballantyne

My sincere condolences to your family.

Over the last several years, I was fortunate to spend time with John on job sites and board rooms, discussing the ins and outs of projects, and sharing our respective experiences in this industry. I always looked forward to the times I would get to spend time with him (…and would always leave some extra time to hear one of his stories or learn something new).

John was one of the most kind, trustworthy, and skilled people I had the pleasure and honour of working with. He's left an indelible mark on me, and surely many others. He was a true master of his craft and a great person that will be missed by many.

Cate and Family, Chris and I are so very sorry to hear about John’s passing. It was awesome to see him when you both came to visit us just a few weeks ago. What an amazing thing for him to come and see us. That’s the kind and thoughtful man he was. It will be all the many memories the family and all his friends will remember forever. He was loved and cherished. He will be missed . Cate, you and your family will be in our hearts and prayers. Love Renee and Chris

Cate and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I met John while working with Cate many years ago. I remember when ever Cate was playing at the Dog and Duck, John would be there. He always was ready for a great conversation.

Love Heidi Boehm

Although I had met John & Cate through my friends band, I had lost touch after the band disbanded.

Several years later, I rediscovered them on the side of a cold highway in January. We had more in common than I ever suspected. It doesn’t matter where you are born, what a great Albertan John was.

RIP John Martineau

Kevin Parent

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. it was always a pleasure working with him and the boys.

Denis & Rita Petit

Eldorado Crane Services Ltd

Cate & Family

Although it was alarmingly evident this summer that Johnny was fighting a desperate battle with his respiratory problems, it still hurts to hear he is gone for he had always managed to persevere when the odds were against him.

And they were desperately against him as a boy and young man. My own early days had also been a struggle and thus I had some idea of his lone efforts to pull himself through.

We all loved Nanny but she had her own problems - alone with four kids and no income. Her obsession with stray dogs didn't help. I guess that's how she came to work for old "Attila The Hun" and Johnny got involved. Attila was a penurious tyrant!

Johnny was always unpretentious and self-motivated. He looked and dressed like a hippy kid - likely because he couldn't afford a haircut or preppy clothes. How he managed to grow up right in the middle of that lost generation, is a testament to his self-determination. He was always willing to work and to help others where he could. He did it with good humour and never a complaint.

Above all, Johnny was always self-motivated, totally honest, and loyal to friends and family.

We all loved him.

Posting on Behalf of John's old friend, Chuck

John will be so missed. In the short period of time I got to know him, he was a strong, kind man. My condolences to his family and Cate. He will always be remembered through his stories and his ability to make people feel valued and loved.

Dearest Cathy and family,

We all share your loss and I am so very grateful to have know John and to have enjoyed so many of his words of wisdom. I remember in one our recent conversations he said to me that he always feels by sharing his wealth of information with someone (like me) that it may not resonate at that time but he has shared his thoughts and was confident that those thoughts would germinate with the person and begin perhaps thinking about his words. He was such a wealth of knowledge and information and insight. I will miss his words of wisdom. Love to all of you Christine

Lana and I send our sincere condolences to Cate and the Family on John's passing. Our prayers are with you all.

Dennis and Lana Modry

John Martineau as I knew him will be sadly missed amongst those who were well acquainted with his kindness, his convictions and the consideration he displayed to others, especially those who were closest to him such as my sister, Cate Graham who became his life-long partner and best friend. Indeed, I will always remember him as someone who was very wise about the ways of the world around him and was always willing to listen carefully without judgement and willing to help anyone he knew without reservation. Ultimately, my thoughts and prayers are with those who he made the most impact on and will have to endure the unpleasant lost they must now feel in his absence moving forward.

My Condolences,

John Ostapeic