Ernie Paul Castille

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Ernie Paul Castille, 70, who passed away on August 4, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.   

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM on Wednesday.

Fr. Garrett McIntyre will officiate at the funeral mass. Readers will be Chaside, Jazzmyne and Caylee Juneau. Gift bearers will be all of his grandchildren. 

Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2.

Ernie Paul Castille, a man whose hands brought life back to tired old cars and whose heart overflowed with love for his family, will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana on October 21, 1953, Ernie passed away on August 4, 2024, at his home in Saint Martinville.

Throughout his life, Ernie found joy in the simple pleasures - from the joy of fixing up vintage cars to the delight he found in watching his beloved family gather by the pool, going on cruises while visiting other countries and bouncing the grandkids on his knee while he expressed the words "Lack-et-to". 

An outdoor enthusiast, he savored lazy afternoon rides on the golf cart, usually with an ice-cold Coors Light in hand. His weekends spent at his camp with loved ones will forever hold a special place in their hearts. 

Ernie's sense of humor and love for making others laugh ensured that every moment spent with him was filled with joy. His Friday night dates with his wife, Deanna, or outings with his family to explore new local eateries will forever be remembered. And, of course, his love for Pat's and Crawfish Town, USA remained unrivaled in his heart.

Ernie Paul Castille will forever remain a beacon of love, laughter, and cherished memories in the hearts of all who knew him. May he rest in peace as his spirit continues to shine brightly within the hearts of his family and friends.

He is survived by his spouse, Deanna B. Castille; sons, Anthony (Tony) Castille, Ean (Mikalyn) Castille, Evan (Page) Castille, and Devin (Haley) Guidry; daughters, Rachel (Marty) Carriere, Chaside (John) Juneau, and Ember (Christopher) Trosclair; grandchildren, Owen Bourque, Jazzmyne and Caylee Juneau, Erin, Elliot and Cruz Castille, Felix and Winry Trosclair, and Shana Ballback; sisters, Sally (Richard) Segura, Gayle (Raleigh) Touchet, Kathy Castille, Margaret (Wayne) Lavergne, Juanita Castille and Susan Watkins; brothers, Peter (Tanya) Castille and Adley (Tot) Castille; mother-in-law, Marie Brasher; brothers-in-law, John and Carla Bourque, Woody Jr., and Launah Bourque, and John Guilbeaux; sisters-in-law, Molly and Louis Pellissier and Deloris Bourque; including a host of nieces and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Adley and Mary Lou Castille; father-in-law, Joseph Woodley Bourque, Sr.; brother-in-law, Hugh Watkins; sister-in-law, Melinda Guilbeau; and his 2nd wife, Sharon Deason Castille.  

Pallbearers will be Ean Castille, Evan Castille, Anthony Castille, Devin Guidry, Christopher Trosclair, and Van Vickery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Owen Bourque, Woody Bourque, Jr., John Bourque, Erin and Elliot Castille.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.