Albert James Trepagnier

1934 - 2018

A service will be held at Delhomme Funeral Home on Bertrand Drive on January 12, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for Albert James Trepagnier who passed away on December 28, 2018 at the age of 84. Albert was born November 13, 1934 in New Orleans, LA. After graduating Jesuit High School, he went on to serve in the US Navy from 1954-1956. He continued his military career in the reserve as a Naval intelligence Officer until his retirement in 1985 at the rank of Captain. Albert received his BS in Geology from LSU and his MS in Geology from USL. He worked in the oil and gas exploration for 60 years, 42 of those as an independent exploration geologist. Albert was a member and officer of numerous organizations including, Geological Society, SIPES, Civitan Club, Knights of Columbus, Acadiana Flyrodders, Hub City Pistol and Safari International, DU, CCA and was a Board Member of the Lafayette Petroleum Club. He was an avid alumni supporter of LSU, USL and Jesuit High. Albert is survived by his children; Yvette Trepagnier Cook and husband Thomas Cook; Philip David Trepagnier and wife Kimberly Anne Trepagnier; Stephen James Trepagnier and wife Rhonda Trepagnier; 8 Grandchildren, Kenneth Cook, Rachel Cook Wheeler and Husband Jeff Wheeler; Andreau Trepagnier and wife Jessica Trepagnier, Elliott Trepagnier and fiancé Rachel Fulmer, Spencer Trepagnier, Madeline Trepagnier, Natalie Trepagnier, Charlie Trepagnier; 2 great-grandchildren, Scarlett Wheeler, and Sophia Wiltz; and one brother, Harold Trepagnier of Oklahoma City, OK. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edgard and Henrietta Guillotte Trepagnier; brothers, Wilfred and Robert Trepagnier and three sisters, Evelyn Trepagnier Wills, Shirley Trepagnier Dalier and Beverly Trepagnier Rhineberger. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warriors and/or Jesuit Alumni Association in Albert's name. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staffs of LAMM Home Heath, Heart Hospital and Lafayette General for their care of Albert Trepagnier in his last days. Personal condolences may be sent to the Trepagnier family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.