The tradition of family, established upon the founding of Martin & Castille Funeral Homes in 1934, continues with the association of Denise F. Castille as Secretary-Treasurer.
  
As a graduate of Port Barre High School, her Acadiana roots gives her a unique understanding of and sensitivity for the people and culture of this part of Louisiana.
  
Denise graduated from McNeese State University in with a BA in Social Studies. She advanced her education earning a Generic Certification in Special Education through the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.

Her professional career included two years service as an educator in the Calcasieu Parish School System followed by 19 years service as an educator in the Lafayette Parish School System, teaching at Comeaux High School in Lafayette. Her focus was the teaching of American History at the Junior and Senior grade level. She retired from education in 1999.
  
She is a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Education Society, the National Education Association and the Louisiana Association of Educators. Additionally, she is a member of the Krewe of Bonaparte and Order of the Troubadours social organizations.
  
As Secretary-Treasurer of Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Denise stands ready to assist her husband, Wes, in providing compassionate service to families in need. She receives continued education in the funeral industry through the National Funeral Directors Association as well as Selected Independent Funeral Homes through participation in the organizations' national conferences.
  
Denise is an avid reader and includes among her interests travel and golf. Her professional career is balanced with her devotion to her family of which she is the mother of three children, Raymond, James, and Emily.