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Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Badge
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 59
Arms of Marc-André Rioux LtéeBlazonAzure three orbs in bend between two bendlets all within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe arms echo the symbolism found on Mr. Gilbert Rioux’s coat of arms with a gold border to indicate that the business was founded by the Rioux family. Historically, orbs symbolize temporal power. Here, they represent part of the motto of Marc-André Rioux Ltée, a business founded by Mr. Rioux’s father. They are also a reference to New France and to Seigneur Jean Riou, the family’s earliest ancestor in Canada. |
CrestBlazonA dove wings elevated and addorsed Argent holding in its dexter claw two lightning bolts in saltire and a sceptre fesswise Or; SymbolismThe dove symbolizes universal peace. The lightning bolts and sceptre refer to communication and power. The fact that these two elements are held by the dove means that they are in the service of peace. |
MottoBlazonIN SPIRITU VIRTUTIS ET DILECTIONIS ET SOBRIETATIS; SymbolismThis means “In a spirit of strength, love and self discipline,” and is an adaptation of a quote from the Second Epistle to Timothy in the Bible. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a wolf sinister a lynx, each guardant proper, supporting a banner Azure charged with the monogram MAR encircled by two laurel branches Or, and standing on a grassy mound set with a waterfall proper; SymbolismThe wolf (loup in French) refers to Rivière-du-Loup, where the Rioux family and business have been for many generations. The lynx is known for its keen eyesight; here, it is used allegorically. Each animal is holding a banner bearing a monogram consisting of the letters M, A and R, representing the name of the funeral home and the business’s former emblem. The elements of the mount in base symbolize the environment of the Parc des Chutes in Rivière-du-Loup. |
Badge of Marc-André Rioux LtéeBlazonOn a hurt the monogram MAR encircled by two laurel branches Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3688 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of François Payeur and Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution |