Andrew Castille, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Acadia St. Landry Guest Home in Church Point, Louisiana. Born on May 20, 1958, in Lafayette, Louisiana, Andrew dedicated his life to hard work, service, and sharing his passions with those around him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Andrew Castille at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell, LA. Father Mark Ledoux will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery in Lawtell.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. by Fr. Justin Arockiasamy. The funeral home will reopen for visitation on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Andrew’s professional journey was marked by a deep commitment to both the oil industry and his local community. He spent many years working as a tool pusher for Comet Drilling and Greywolf, where his leadership was present in the oilfield. Later, he devoted 17 years as a bus driver with the St. Landry Parish School Board. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate Andrew’s Cajun Kitchen in Lawtell, Louisiana, a beloved establishment where he delighted patrons with his cooking and warm hospitality.

A lifelong enthusiast of racehorses, Andrew took great pride in owning a racehorse. Among his favorite pastimes was cooking, and he always enjoyed having a “Freco,” a testament to the authentic Cajun flavors he so loved to share.

Andrew is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Anderson and her husband, Christopher of Carencro; his sisters, Angie Stanford of Opelousas; Linda Babineaux of Lawtell; Carolyn Faul and her husband, Dave of Lawtell; and Tammy Prudhomme and her husband, Kenneth of Lawtell; his brother-in-law, Larry Robinson; his sisters-in-law, Sandra Castille, Theresa Castille, and Judy Castille all of Lawtell; along with his cherished grandchildren Amelia, Estella, and Christian Anderson. Andrew’s family extends with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended relatives who will remember him fondly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Castille, Sr. and Lilly Richard Castille; his sisters, Dorothy Robinson, Jo Ann Castille, and Shirley Olivier and her husband, Turlin; his brothers, Etienne Castille and wife Curnis; Elgie Castille and wife, Matilda; Joel Castille, Jr., Carol Castille and wife, Doris; Murphy Castille, and Gurphy Castille; as well as brothers-in-law, Ira Stanford and Daniel Babineaux, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Chris Anderson, Jared Babineaux, J. D. Faul, Jake Faul, Matthew Castille, and Luke Prudhomme. Honorary pallbearers will be Christian Anderson and Michael LeBlanc.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to his sisters, his niece, Robin Castille, the staff of Hospice of Acadiana, especially Tonya and Candace for the care and compassion that Andrew received; and to the staff and residents of Acadia St. Landry Guest Home who loved him dearly.

Andrew Castille’s legacy is one of dedication, warmth, and genuine love for his family and community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and remembered for the many ways he enriched the lives of those around him. His life stands as a testament to hard work, family devotion, and the simple joys found in sharing a meal and a moment together.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 S. Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.