Albert Michael Octubre, age 61, of Sweet Home passed away early Monday morning at his home.

He was born in Waipahu, Hawaii to Alberto and Elizabeth (Benweeden) Octubre.

He lived in Oahu, Hawaii and Milwaukie, Gladstone and Oregon City, Oregon before settling in Sweet Home.

Albert was a truck driver for Blue Line Transport, Lynden Farms, and Clackamas County. His hobbies included cars, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He loved to eat pistachios.

He is survived by: his daughter, Pamala Lorts; son, Zach Fredrickson; sister, Carol Street, ex-wife, Jean Lorts; long-time friends, Karen Schunk and Mark Malloy (who helped Albert in raising Michael), James and Steven Schunk, Samantha and Isaac Wall, and Jayme McDonald; niece, Renee Riley; nephew, Billy Street; and three grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.