Esther Marie Walsdorf, age 86, of Lacombe, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the Peter James Carona Sr. and Ethel Guidry Carona.

Esther retired from Whitney National Bank, as operation’s officer. Throughout her career in banking, she held many positions to include loan officer and operations officer. Her customers loved her jubilant personality. She, along with her husband Jake, were proprietors of Crescent Oaks, hosting company picnics and weddings for over twenty years. Esther, along with her sister Barbara, opened Adventures in Ceramics in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Esther was a loyal parishioner, Eucharistic Minister and active member of Legions of Mary of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lacombe.

Esther was dedicated to her church and family carrying on a family tradition of having St. Joseph’s Altars for 5 years at her home in Lacombe. Esther assisted for many more years with St. Joseph’s Altars for family, friends, and church. Esther’s hobbies included bowling, playing Bunco, sewing, cooking, and her biggest joy of life, spending time with her family and grandchildren whenever possible. Better known as Maw-Maw, she was a very special lady holding a special place in each grandchildren’s heart. She always loved taking care of her family, but in her final years the roles reversed and we took care of her. She was a remarkable person and will be cherished always. We know you are happy to be with your two favorite people, Jake and Jesus. We’ll see you later alligator, when your legs are straighter.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jacob Charles Walsdorf Jr.; two children at birth, Steven and Kathleen Walsdorf; a brother, Peter Carona Jr.; sisters, Joyce Northcutt and Anna Bell Nichols

She is survived by three children, Karen Hunter (Mark), Jacob Charles Walsdorf III (Kristie), Kim Shockley (Ricky). She was the affectionate grandmother of Jeffrey Hunter, Justin Hunter (Ashley), Lauren Hunter, Jacob “Jay” Charles Walsdorf IV (Lisa), Adam Walsdorf, Samantha W. Smallets (Shawn), Chandler Shockley (Kaylie), Cameron Shockley, Callin-Grace “Callie” Latapie (Blake), Nathan and Rebecca Eckert; and adoring great- grandmother of Jacob “Charlie” Walsdorf, V, Harper Hunter, Sterling Shockley, John “Jay” Hunter, Charlotte Hunter, Mollie Shockley, Kaia and Silas Poole and two more great-granddaughters expected in 2027.

She is also survived by a sister, Barbara Cox; multiple nieces, nephews and friends that she all loved.

The family grants a special thanks to St. Tammany Health System Hospice, especially Susan O. her nurse, Regie her nurses aid, and Haley her social worker. The family asks in lieu of flowers to donate to STHS Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell LA 70460, on Friday, October 23, 2026. The visitation will begin at 9:00 am followed by the funeral Mass at 11:00am. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Slidell.