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Elayna Emin (Albrecht)

July 18, 1964 ~ April 29, 2026

Born in: Moorhead, Minnesota
Resided in: Fargo, North Dakota

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Elayna Marie (Albrecht) Emin, 61, of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her son’s home in north Fargo after a short battle with an aggressive and extremely rare cancer. Elayna was born July 18th, 1964 to Edmund D. and Sharon (Rindahl) Albrecht in Moorhead, MN. She grew up in Fargo attending Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Agassiz Junior High, and graduating from Fargo South High School in 1982.

Elayna attended college at North Dakota State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation in 1988. Upon graduation Elayna moved to Fairfax, Virginia to work for their County Park District before returning to Fargo for a few years to run an in-home daycare. She then moved to Waldorf, MD where she enjoyed working as a vacation caretaker and camp assistant for individuals with special needs. She returned to Fargo in 1995, settling in north Fargo working for Rosenbluth travel, opening another daycare, and then working several years as the assistant manager for LaborReady.

Elayna was always bringing joy and laughter to her family, with her fun nature and love for her developmentally-disabled sister, niece, and several grandchildren! She was always bringing them little trinkets and spending time with them! She loved playing bingo, garage-saling, doing puzzles, helping anyone in need, and was always putting everyone else above herself!

Elayna is survived by her two sons, Brandon (Shania) Emin of Fargo, Ethan (Brooklyn Soland) Emin of Fargo; grandchildren, Addy, Evie, Gwennie, Grayson, Olivia; mom, Sharon Albrecht of Fargo; and siblings, Elissa Albrecht of Fargo, Mindy (Dave) Beerends of Grand Forks; niece, Lila Beerends of Grand Forks, her bonus son Tanner Kaste of Fargo; and several other family members.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edmund D. Albrecht.

Private family services will be held.

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  1. My thoughts and prayers go out to Elayna’s family. We shared so many laughs growing up. Gone too soon my friend.

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  2. So very sorry for your loss. We had some good conversations as neighbors. Heartfelt condolences.

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  3. May your memories of Elayna bring you peace. So sorry for your loss.

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  4. I met Elayna at work many years ago, it was never a dull moment when she was around. She was such a fun person
    to be around. May God comfort Elayna’s family during this time. Elayna will be greatly missed by all.

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  5. We were in a bowling league together in junior high. She was always smiling and laughing. I’m
    So sorry for your los.

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  6. We used to bowl together in junior high. She always had a smile. Im so sorry for your loss.

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  7. Elayna was truly Angel, here on this Earth. She had time for anyone who needed it. I will never forget how we met, what people thought happened and how it really was. We would laugh and laugh about it. She loved her boys and those precious grand babies of her. Her other love, her adorable Daschund, was always next to her. Giving her all of the love that she gave him. Heaven got one of the good ones. Sending all of my love and prayers 💔

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  8. I am so very sorry to hear of Elayna’s passing. I have known her for many years through my job at Cablecom/Cable One first and we were also neighbors at an apartment complex where she was a resident manager. Condolences to her friends and family.

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  9. Thoughts and prayers go to all family members.. always loved visiting with Elayna at family gatherings.. she will be missed..🙏💕

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  10. My Memory of Elayna goes many years back when she was in high school and was delivering pizzas. I was at her parents’ home for an event when Elayna called her mom (Sharon) and asked to talk to me. It seems that my children ordered a pizza and when Elayna arrived at my home, my youngest son handed her a book of blank checks and told her “just fill it out and sign my mom’s name. She won’t care!” We have laughed about that for decades! My heartfelt condolences to Elayna’s family. I feel blessed to have worked with her mom at NDSU and had the opportunity to know Elayna and her sister.

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  11. Elayna and I were classmates at Lewis and Clark, Agassiz and South. She always was happy and friendly to everyone. Rest in peace.
    MIssy (Daul) Youngs

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  12. Sharon, sympathy to you and your family

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  13. Sending my sympathy and prayers to this wonderful family. I was friends with Elayna in high school, so many good memories.

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  14. Many thoughts and prayers to Elayna’s family.
    Elayna was always like sunshine to others.
    I can think back to Lewis and Clark and Agassiz and remember her smile and caring personality. Treasure her legacy.

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  15. I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I am so honored to have met Elayna and to have shared our beautiful granddaughters together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with her.

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  16. My memories of Elayna go back to her days as a wonderful sister when we lived just blocks away in south Fargo. She was so good to Elissa and always had a watchful eye on her little sister, Mindy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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  17. Sharon, Your in my thoughts & prayers at this time of your loss. Judy

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  18. Sharon, So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Elayna was a very special and kind person to me. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🙏

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  19. Elayna was such a wonderful person. No matter what was going on she would make it positive. She knew how to make everyone laugh and smile. She was the highlight of every party because of her personality and her smile. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her. While I wasn’t direct family she was like another mom to me. My boys loved having conversations with her cause she always knew what they were into/up to.
    To her family I am truly sorry for your loss and I know you will hear that a million times but just know I am her for you along with the rest of my family. We love you all ❤️

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  20. Elayna has been my very special friend, going all the way back to high school. So many memories throughout the years- and also recently, as we would meet at Paradiso, talking and laughing for hours. She cherished the time with her precious grandbabies and her dog, Belle. I will miss you always, Elayna.
    My prayers and love to her family. ❤️❤️❤️

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  21. We are so saddened about losing Elayna. She was such a good and loving person and so wonderful with kids and animals. She used to take me under her wing when we were young and I have such fond memories of her when we were growing up. I’m so glad we got to see Elayna and the family last year, seeing her surrounded by her family and her dogs. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends that loved her. She will be missed.

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  23. Sharon and family,
    We were so surprised and saddened to hear of the loss of Elayna! We still do so remember when she lived in Waldorf and we were able to meet up with her and just spend some time together before she moved back to Fargo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And may her special love for you and all the many memories bring you comfort.
    Love,
    John & Glenda Shepela

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  24. Sharon, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Elayna. I remember hearing about her and meeting her at the Lunch Bunch meetings.

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  25. Sharon and family. I’m so saddened by your loss of Elayna. We aren’t supposed to outlive our children. You & your family will remain in my prayers.

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  26. Brandon, Ethan, Sharon and Family:

    How we loved and felt lucky to have Elayna and the boys as our neighbor on Broadway from 1998 to 2008. Our kids Sam and Sophie loved playing with Brandon and Ethan. There was an open door policy between both of our homes. Elayna was so good to our kids and we loved having the boys over. I was shocked and saddened by seeing she had passed so early in life. She had a great wit about her and I loved hanging out and talking to her throughout the years. She would even invite our kids out for pizza (Duane’s) sometimes. So very thoughtful. We think about those days with warm memories and how her kindness and grace was bestowed upon our children. We will always cherish her and you in our hearts! Love you all!

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