Wilbert Albert

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilbert "Ne Neg" Albert, 87, who passed away on February 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his residence.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville on Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Thursday from 8:00 am until service time.

A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, by his son-in-law, Deacon Russell Hayes.

Rev. Bill Melancon will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Jessica Touchet and Sasha Hayes.

Burial will follow at St. Michael Mausoleum.

Wilbert was a devoted family man who cherished gatherings with loved ones, creating memories over home-cooked meals, and sharing in friendly Bourré games. His spirit came alive during camping trips with friends, and he enjoyed the great outdoors, where he spent many joyful hours hunting and fishing in his younger years. His sense of adventure extended to his work as a sugarcane farmer and partner at Albert Brothers Farm, and he later made a name for himself in the oilfield as a skilled welder and cook. In the 1980s, he proudly owned and operated Albert's Shell, a testament to his dedication to his work and community.

A proud veteran of the National Guard, Wilbert also found fulfillment in serving his community as a former member of the Coteau Holmes Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Martinville Jaycees. His commitment to service extended further into his faith, as a proud member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Coteau Holmes.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Granger Albert; children, Angela Chatagnier (David), Bonnie Jagneaux, Connie Hayes (Russell), Debbie Rebert (Steve), Errol Albert (Lisa) and Francine Lasseigne (Lonnie); siblings, Sidney Mae Louviere, Clesma "Cam" Albert and Clara Wiltz (Stanley); grandchildren David "T-Boy" Chatagnier, Lexie Cherrie, Willie "Brud" Chatagnier, Emile "E.J." Jagneaux, Liza Jagneaux, Russell "T-Russ" Hayes, Jr., Jessica Touchet, Sasha Hayes, Joseph Hayes, Steve "Yogi" Rebert III, Heather Richard, Derek Albert, Joshua Albert, Monqiue Albert and Kailin Lasseigne; 21 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Moise and Gertrude Blanchard Albert; step mother, Amanthe Louviere Albert; grandchildren; Jeremy "Popcorn" Rebert and Jena Lasseigne; son-in-law Emile Jagneaux; siblings, Florence Hebert, Ambroise Albert, Lorraine Louviere, Irene Theriot, Russell "Boy" Albert, Helen Bienvenu, Moise "Moe" Albert, Livia Olivier, Burton Albert, Roland Albert.

Pallbearers will be David "T-Boy" Chatagnier, Jr., Emile "E.J." Jagneaux, Russell "T-Russ" Hayes, Jr., Joseph Hayes, Steve "Yogi" Rebert III and Joshua Albert.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Derek Albert and Willie "Brud" Chatagnier.

Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.