Iron Mountain – Brenda J. Pinheiro, 76, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

She was born on November 15, 1947, in New Bedford, Mass., to the late Walter and Eunice (Martin) Szela.

Having met the love of her life, Gene Pinheiro, when he was sixteen and she was fifteen, they spent many happy years together raising a family. Brenda and Gene expressed their love for each other at a marriage ceremony on August 28, 1988, in New Bedford, Mass. They were longtime residents of New Bedford, Mass., and years later their love of the country and outdoors brought them to Iron Mountain, Mich.

She is survived by her sons, Steven Hebert, Ralph Hebert, and Walter (Lisa Caban) Hebert; daughters, Karen (Lou Daugherty) Hebert, and Brenda (Dennis) Schuirmann; step-daughter, Robin McHale; daughter-in-law, Lindsey-Rae Hebert; brother, Richard (Donna) Szela; two Godchildren; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Pinheiro on April 5, 2022,; son, Geno Hebert; daughter-in-law, Lorri Hebert; sisters, Diane Offley, Linda Semedo, and Gail Proxl; and granddaughters, Ashley Caban, Donna-Jo Boyden, and Jacey Sims.

In accordance with Brenda’s wishes, the family will announce a celebration of her life at a later date to be held at their home.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes for Brenda’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Brenda’s legacy of life.