Allen Arthur Alberts II (Wakiyan Hoksina/Thunder Boy), 45, of St. Michael, ND started his journey to Star Camp to be with our ancestors on Friday, October 17, 2025 at home with his family.

Baby Al is the son of Imogene Belgarde and the late Allen Alberts Sr. He was born on February 15, 1980 in Devils Lake, ND. He grew up on the Spirit Lake Reservation attending Tate Topa Tribal School, Jim Hill Junior High in Minot, ND and graduating in May 1998 from Four Winds High School.

In 1995 Allen met Margaret Twobears on the pow-wow trail and began a lifelong relationship. They were teenagers when their oldest son, Koltyn, was born. A few years later, their beautiful daughter, Maria Rose, was born. After their separation, Allen met the late Christine Mindt and from this relationship came their daughter, Shakira. Some years later Allen met the late Jessie Mason and from this relationship came Asher, Starlit, Sawyer and Gabriel and claimed her other children as his own as he loved children.

Baby Al grew up on the powwow trail. The first time he danced in Roseau River, MB, CA he placed 1st in Jr Boys Traditional. He became a champion traditional dancer. He was active in our Dakota ways learning to sing and attending ceremonies. He had great singing teachers, learning songs from Earl Bullhead, Elmer White Sr., and Paul Little, all legends who have made their journey home. Traveling to powwows to sing and dance brought lifelong friendships with many families throughout the United States and Canada.

Everywhere Allen went he made instant friends who became family. He was always joking around and teasing everyone he crossed paths with. He had very little things in life because if someone needed something, he gave it to them. He had a big heart for the homeless and less fortunate. He would take his shoes off and give them away, same with his sweaters. If someone called for help, he was there. He would do anything to help anyone.

Allen is survived by his mother, Imogene Belgarde; his children: Koltyn Twobears, Maria Alberts (granddaughters, Azara & Ashytn), Shakira Alberts (granddaughter, Kelilah), Asher Alberts, Starlit Alberts, Carlit Mason and twin sons, Sawyer and Gabriel Mason; his lifelong special friend, Margaret Twobears of Cannonball, ND. His granddaughters were the light of his life and would do anything for them. Sisters: Jade (Fred) Ducheneaux, LeAnn Alberts; nieces: Monica Hallahan, Amy Longie, BreeAnne Hinojos-Thomas, JoDawn Philbrick, Mary (Alex) Roberson, Clara Ducheneaux, Lucy Red Tomahawk, Mae Belgarde, Winona Graywater, Lita Davis (HollowHornBear-Center), Rayeisha King, Brianna Littlewind, Denali Littlewind, Toni Vasquez, Stephanie Alberts, Alexa Alberts, Danae Black, Rabecca Black, Haley Black, Ilana Greybear, Keely Greybear; nephews: Anthony (Tara) Philbrick, Lawrence Ducheneaux, Sage Thompson, Nate Marrowbone, Brooks Goodbird, Nevada Goodbird, Zac Littlewind, Jarin Alberts, Dominic Alberts, William Black Jr., Dalton Black, Brady Greybear, Chance Archambault, Cole Archambault, Dakota Archambault; grandkids: Wakan, Maste Win, Celesta, Chaske, Kia, Lorraine, Chaske P, Santana, Kamiah; aunts/mother: Sally Alberts, Renita (Bud) Shaw, Joanne Belgarde, Audrey Belgarde, Arlene Belgarde, Lillie Owlboy; uncles: Larry Belgarde, Joseph Lafferty; cousins: Victor Lancelotta, Lucille Herrick, Roger Alberts, Peter Belgarde, Crystal Thompson, Cowboy Thompson, LaDonna Fox, JR Fox, Lenore Whitelightning, Vonnie Alberts, Vicki Alberts, Tamara Belgarde-Vasquez, Amy Belgarde, Inez Belgarde, Gary Owlboy, Ann Mckay, Lori Mckay, Terry Belgarde, Erica Philbrick and God-Child: Zac Littlewind.

He is preceded in death by his father: Allen Alberts Sr.; sister: Marie Belgarde; brothers: Whalen Shaw, Tobias Shaw, Andrew Shaw, Glenford HollowHornBear-Center, Walter Cavanaugh, William “Boy” Longie III; grandparents: George/Alvina Jerome-Alberts, Peter Sr/Herminia Owlboy-Belgarde, Virginia Foote, Francis Owlboy; aunts: Winona Fox, Virginia Lancelotta, Marie Martin, Linda Alberts, Joyce Belgarde-Greene, Anna Mae Belgarde, Shirley (Belgarde) Driver, Beatrice (Belgarde) Joramo; uncles: Quentin Alberts, Christopher (Buddy) Alberts, Roger Alberts (KIA Vietnam), Joseph Alberts, Leander Belgarde, Peter Belgarde Jr., Don Belgarde Sr., Earl Bullhead; cousins: Lavonne Alberts, LeAnn Fox, Lee Fox, Leonard Fox, Tyrel Alberts, Michael Lancelotta, Lynn Spottedwolf, Laverne Fox, Linda Fox, Bobby Graywater, Joel Longie; Godparents: Herman (Cap) and MaryAnn Cavanaugh; nieces: Mallory Demarce, Alvina (Kabeebs) Thompson and Dusti Goodbird.

Pallbearers: Robert Leftbear Sr., Anthony Philbrick, Bud Shaw, Steve Kraft, Bob Longie, Marshall J. Longie, Rory Littleghost, BJ Robertson and Fred Ducheneaux

Honorary Pallbearers: Burdon Lester, Wayne Sandy, Jarren, Elk, Fabian Brown, Jenn Saul, Patricia Saul, Larus Longie, Brandon Longie, Brenda Slater, Mark Hajicek, Marshall Allery, Shannon Hajicek, Jodi Hajicek, Jon White, Jody White, Chuck White, Darcy Longie, Jess Alberts, Jenn Alberts, Chris Nelson(Minot, ND), Chris Cool(Minot, ND), Denver Littlewind, Bryer Shaw, Gandi Shaw, Darrick Ami, Brian Alberts, Crystal Sandy, Karrie Sandy, Tara Sandy-Whitehorse, Philip Alberts, Maurice Alberts, Jason Larock, Jason Azure, Tim Kraft, Wes Birdhorse, Cameron Howard, Kenny Goodhouse, Ted Sanchez, Dave Sandy, Brandon Onefeather, Tim Greatwalker, Jeff Counts, Leland Bullhead, Nina Bullhead, Amorette Bullhead, Marshall J Longie, Dale Alberts, George Alberts, Fred Longie Jr, Woody Longie, Charles Demarce, Carl Mckay Jr, Tiff Foss/family, Sage Demarce, Nick Uses the Knife, Frank Demarce, Tracey Alberts, Phil Gavre, Rocky Dauphinais, Ed Lavallie, Romie Cavanaugh, Lyman Redroad, Brooks Goodbird, Derrick Allery, JoJo Azure, Clarence Morin, Sunny Roulette, Wayne Chaske, Anthony TwoBears, Charlotte Uses Arrow, Audie Swiftbird, Marty Greywater, Philmore Jackson, Monte Fassett, Michelle Merrick, Richard Two Bears, Jerald Red Buffalo, Roanna Demarce, Miranda Alberts, Shaniece Jetty, Shanae Jetty, Heather Abraham, Brian Mckay, KJ Greywater, Bentley Greybear Jr, Victor Lancelotta, Whalen/Renita Shaw, Tammy Smith, Alton Nestell, Scott Solwey, Branden Thomas, Susie Fox, Karen Littlewind, Luke Georgeson, Yvonne Georgeson, Pedro/Yolanda Meyers, Gloria Red Road, Frank (Pumpkin) Lohnes, Shane Ramsey, Tara Holybull, Wambdi Gill, James Philbrick, Maggie Chaske/Family, Bobbi Lynn Fredericks, Tony/Lois Twobears, Susan Leftbear/family, Clarice Lawrence, Valerie Yankton/Bull, Dean/Sonta Dauphinais family, Annette Lenoir, Rena Little-Lohnes, Sarah Twohearts, Nellie Redowl, Lorenda Twohearts, Peter (Orange) Owlboy Sr, Leora Herman, Debbie Little, Tiff Ross, Swadeau/Terry Halsey

Special Thank You to Spirit Lake EMS, BIA Police, ND Highway Patrol, and other law enforcement and emergency personnel.  Huge thank you to our fire keepers: Kris White Sr., Kyle White, Quanah Fox, Ryan Herman Jr., Lawrence Ducheneaux, Anthony Vasquez, Leland Bullhead, Ron Mckay.

Wake Services for Baby Al will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm at the St. Michael Wellness Center with a time of remembrance at 7:00 pm. The procession to the St. Michael Wellness Center will leave New Rockford, ND at 3:15 pm, with immediate family following. Family and friends can wait alongside Highway at the gravel road towards St. Jerome’s Cemetery. Traditional services by Richard Street. We will be bringing Allen home to his mother’s home for a final time before being brought to the St. Michael Wellness Center.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00 am at the St. Michael Wellness Center with Father Paul and Richard Street Officiating. Baby Al will be laid to rest next to his dad at the St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery in Crow Hill, ND.