Albert was called home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 71. Albert was born to Albert Andre Burke, Sr and Tena Junta Burke in New Orleans on March 25, 1953.
Albert’s legendary personality touched everyone he met. His smile was infectious to anyone who came in contact with him. There wasn’t a day that went by that he wasn’t willing to help anyone. Albert was strong-willed and stubborn at times, but he had an enormous heart and astonishing sense of humor. He will be remembered for the beautiful soul he shared with his family, friends, and coworkers. He truly loved each and every one of them and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength, faith, and full of love for those who went before him. His faith in God was unwavering. He felt truly blessed to serve God as a Eucharistic minister. He will be missed dearly. His warmth, generosity, smile, and sense of humor will be everlasting.
After graduating NISH in 1973, he joined and served in the National Guard for 8 years. After his enlistment he went to work in the Oil Industry for Texaco for several years, later merging with Chevron for a total of 25 years. He later joined the consulting industry for the remainder of his career, at Paloma Energy and RCI located in Houston, Texas. There was nothing more important to Albert than spending his time with his family. He was an avid supporter of LSU sports, especially football.
Albert is survived and missed by his wife and best friend whom he adored for over 38 years, Stacie Landry Burke, one son, Kyle Meche; one daughter, Kaci Lassalle, and husband Mark, and his four loving grandchildren whom he treasured more than anything, Briekyn Meche, EMN3 of Charleston, South Carolina, Mark Lassalle, III, Mason Lassalle, and Lynleigh Lassalle all of New Iberia; and one sister, Gail Morvant.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Tena Burke, his sister, Renee Burke, and his in-laws, Norman and Mary Lynn Landry.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Keith Landry will officiate. Albert will be laid to rest privately at a later date.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm. A Rosary will be prayed by Deacon Chris Doumit at 10:00 am.
Fondest memories of Albert, reflect his love for LSU. If you would like please wear purple and/or gold.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Kyle Meche, Briekyn Meche, Mark Lassalle, II, Henri Quereau, Mark Broussard and Gil Broussard.
Honorary Pallbearers are Mark Lassalle, III, Mason Lassalle, Lynleigh Lassalle, Brian Broussard, Paul Broussard, Gerry Landry, Brent Landry, Ron Landry, Stephen Landry, Ben Quereau and Zane Zagar.
Special thanks to Hayley Boutte, Lindzi Faul, Melissa Louviere, Dayna Provost, Ronnieka Ward, Dedra Mouton, Karleigh Sigur and the ENTIRE staff of Maison Teche Nursing Home, the staff (butterfly unit) at Legacy Nursing Home in Franklin and Hospice of Acadiana.
In an expression of sympathies , in lieu of flowers, offerings to the family in memory of their beloved Albert are cherished.
No loss should be more regrettable to us than losing our time, for it is irretrievable.
“It’s the lost time that matters ~ the time between time ~ the moments when you forget time and life just happens” Chloe Thurlow
Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories and condolences with the family by visiting Albert’s memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
