LOREAUVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Eugenie Gaubert Castille will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, September 20, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fr. Barry Crochet will be the celebrant. Mrs. Jean will be laid to rest with her husband at All Saints Mausoleum following the Mass.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Rosary be prayed at 6:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Thursday from 8:00 am until 10:30 am.
Eugenie Gaubert Castille was born October 30, 1933 in Loreauville to the late Maurice Gaubert and the late Mable Gondron Gaubert, and passed away peacefully Sunday, September 16 at Iberia Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 84.
Mrs. Jean, as she was affectionately known, was not only a homemaker, but worked outside the home as well. She was a substitute bus driver (driving for her husband and other routes) for the Iberia Parish School Board for 19 years, and worked with Evangeline Funeral Home as a night hostess caring for families for many years. Early on, Mrs. Jean enjoyed sewing, embroidery and DIY projects around her home. She was also known for being a great cook and baker. Many of her friends were often blessed with one of her pecan cakes or gateau sirop (syrup cake) and other homemade delicious treats. Just as she enjoyed cooking she found greater joy in holidays with her family. A story was told of her love for Christmas and being with the family to decorate the tree. The children strung the lights and the grandchildren hung the ornaments, but only after Mrs. Jean told of the history behind the ornaments. A time that will forever be cherished. Last but certainly not least, was her faith in her home church, St. Joseph Church in Loreauville.
Mrs. Jean will be remembered for her beautiful smile, warm and generous heart, and the legacy of love she leaves with her family. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her six children, Ellis L. “Boo” Castille, Jr. and wife Rose, Emerite Castille Delahoussaye and husband Keith Sr., Olga Castille Clarno and husband David, Kirk P. Castille and wife Roxie, Michael J. Castille and wife Sonya, and Craig F. Castille; ten grandchildren, Jamie Delahoussaye, Keith Delahoussaye, Jr., Jenni Moreau, Rachelle French, Elise Clarno, Colette Clarno-Johnson, Noah Maurice Castille, Courtney Castille, Christopher Castille and Brenna Castille; eleven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis L. Castille, Sr.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Craig Castille, David Clarno, Buddy Delahoussaye, Christopher Castille, Noah Castille and Alex Hargroder. Honorary pallbearers are Boo, Mike and Kirk Castille and Keith Delahoussaye, Sr.
Masses are preferred.
To view the online obituary, video tribute and to share memories, please visit Mrs. Jean’s memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
