Ester Maria McHand Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 8, 2026, at the age of 76, Ester Maria McHand (New Roads, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ester Maria McHand to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Ester may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She is survived by: her husband Wesley McHand; and her children, Tina (Chuck Hebert), Joseph (Dawna McHand) and Nickie (Slugger Plauche'). She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Niland's Funeral Home (210 Westend Dr, New Roads, LA 70760). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Nilands Funeral Service (210 Westend Dr, New Roads, LA 70760).
