RIOUX, JOSEPH AUREL (AL) July 15, 2008 Joseph Aurel (Al) Rioux passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Victoria, B.C. following a brief illness. Born in Bathurst, N.B. on June 23, 1920, he was the middle child in a family of thirteen children. Following service with the Air Force during World War II, he earned his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, settling in Fredericton. Working with his brothers, he went on to found several companies, including Rioux Realty and Maritime Bricklayers, with offices and construction projects throughout the Maritime Provinces for many years. He was responsible for the design and building of many landmarks in the Maritimes, including the Lord Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Playhouse and St. Dunstan's Catholic Church in Fredericton, as well as various buildings at UNB, Saint Thomas University and University of PEI. In 1980 he became Vice President and General Manager of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business in Toronto, serving in this capacity until 1987, when he retired and moved to Sooke, B.C. He remained there until his illness this year. A community and political activist throughout his life, Al ran for political office at the municipal, provincial and federal levels, and served in many roles with various organizations, including Chambers of Commerce in Fredericton and Sooke, Kiwanis, the Kinsmen, the Rotary Club, the Garrison Club, and others. He was a founding member of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. For the last several years of his life, Al was an avid member of and fundraiser for the Canadian Legion. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Al is survived by his daughter Colleen of Calgary; son Kerry and his wife Carol (Boal), also of Calgary; daughter Holly Pierlot and son-in-law Philip of Morrell, P.E.I, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife, Marguerite, brothers John, Nap, Cleo and Roland, and sisters Agnes, Nanette, Elzere and Theresa; as well as several in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Paul and Richard and sisters Yvonne and Pauline. A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Calgary. May he rest in peace.