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He trained with Commonwealth College of Funeral Service (now Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service) and returned to Lafayette. Then 21 years old, Wes continued his training with Gene Walters supervising him. In 1982, Wes took on day-to-day operations of the home with an understanding that first and foremost he was to ensure that Martin & Castille continue to serve the needs of the community. In order to uphold this tradition and gain a better understanding of the community, Wes involved himself in a variety of community projects, including Leadership Lafayette, United Way Campaign Cabinet, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Rotary Club of Lafayette South. He has served on the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a past vice president of the Chamber's Communication/Leadership Division, a past vice president of the Chamber's Membership Division, and a past president of Leadership Lafayette Alumni Association. Though these organizations and the volunteer services he participates in, Wes has developed a sense for the needs of the people in Lafayette and has tailored the services of Martin & Castille to respond to these needs, adding even greater credence to his family's tradition of community service. An effectual leader, Wes plays a vital role in the Southwest Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, being a past president, and is a past president of the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association. Deeply spiritual, Wes has taken an active role in
his church and inspires the faith of others. Helping families through
life is more than a tag-line to Wes; it is a way of life.  
 
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When Wes Castille decided to join his family's funeral home, he
understood the importance of his family's tradition of dedication
to the community.