Memorial Trees
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Frank To rres Family
January 11, 2026
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Love, Patsy
January 11, 2026
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Catrina, Paul, Reagen, Caden, & Mallory Smith
January 11, 2026
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Anonymous
January 10, 2026
Memorial trees planted for:
Ester Maria McHand
<p>Ester McHand, February 25th 1949 – January 8th, 2026</p><p>With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our matriarch, Ester Maria McHand on January 8th, 2026.</p><p>Ester was a beloved wife, mother, grand, and great-grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love,</p><p>laughter and happy memories for all who knew her.</p><p>Ester was the embodiment of the term “firecracker”. She was outgoing, outspoken, and had the perfect,</p><p>lady-like balance of manners and mischief. An outfit was never complete without her matching pair of</p><p>earrings and some lipstick- even if she was headed to the deer stand for an evening hunt, rather than an</p><p>evening out on the town! Give her a fishing pole and a cold Diet Dr. Pepper on an early summer day, and</p><p>she was absolutely unstoppable. Play some good music and give her the dance floor and she’d ensure</p><p>that all would have a great time! Ester had that twinkle to her eye that guaranteed that no day would</p><p>ever be dull in her company. To know her, was to love her. And to have known her so well- how lucky</p><p>are we!</p><p>For many years, Ester worked hard in her own beauty salon, making the people of her hometown of</p><p>Batchelor feel a little more beautiful. She hosted many fun game nights of Pokeno and holiday</p><p>celebrations at her home, where not just our family felt her love, but everyone in the community got to</p><p>know her fun and loving spirit.</p><p>Ester is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wesley McHand; her daughter Tina and Chuck Hebert; her</p><p>son Joseph and Dawna McHand; her daughter Nickie and Slugger Plauche’, and all of her many</p><p>treasured grandchildren and great-grandchildren. </p><p>Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12th from 10am-12pm at Niland’s Funeral home in New Roads, LA. The funeral service will begin at 12:00pm. Burial</p><p>will follow at Latanache Baptist Church in Batchelor, LA.</p><p><br></p>February 25, 1949 - January 8, 202602/25/194901/08/2026
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