Yelva Ann Albe

Yelva Petithory Albe passed away peacefully on the morning of May 14, 2025 at the age of 90. Yelva was born December 5, 1934 in New Orleans Louisiana. She married Alvin Robert Albe Sr. on September 28th 1952. They were each others lifelong companions for the past 71 years until his death on February 15 2024. Yelva attended F.T. Nicholls high school, was a loving wife and mother, and in later years worked as a secretary at Annunciation Catholic School and St. Cecilia grammar school in New Orleans. After working at several schools she worked as a receptionist and file clerk at several doctor offices.

Yelva was preceded in death by her loving husband Alvin Robert Albe Sr., and her parents Yelva Briant Petithory and Henry Jules Petithory.

Yelva is survived by her children : Alvin R. Albe Jr.(Virginia), Linda Albe Reeg(Frank), Robert H. Albe and Donna Albe Shepherd(David). Seven grandchildren: Jennifer Albe Miller, Lauren Albe Jumper, Leslie Albe Field, Karen Reeg Oliveri, Steven Reeg, Sean Busby and Rachel Shepherd. Eight great grandchildren: Jackson, Madison, Abby, Lily, Frank V, Alexandra, Carter and Liam.

Yelva lived a long and fulfilled life. In her golden years she loved going on cruises with her family and visiting casinos with her husband.

Visitation will be May 24th at 10am and service will begin at 11am at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans Louisiana 70124. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery & Mausoleum, 5190 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70124.

Reception will follow at Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant Sicilian Room 613 W. St. Bernard Hwy Chalmette, LA 70043.