Maria Heidebrecht Obituary

We bid farewell to Maria Heidebrecht (Winnipeg, Manitoba), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 13, 2026. Maria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria Heidebrecht to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Heinrich; her parents, Heinrich Peters and Maria Peters; her stepmother Anna Peters; her siblings, Heinrich Peters, John Peters (Mary), Nick Tessmann and Lydia Penner (John); and her son-in-law Harry Schellenberg.

She is survived by: her children, Irene Schellenberg, Irmgard Kasdorf (Woldemar) and Gerhard Heidebrecht (Anne); her grandchildren, Harold (Shannon), Angela (Burl), Charlene (Keith), Michael (Stephanie), Anthony (Haley), Krista (Daryl), David (Sydney) and Steven (Megan); and her sister-in-law Anna Tessmann. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

Donations in memory of Maria may be made to Mennonite Central Committee.