Remembering Marietheres Wübken (1923-2026)
We share the sad news of the passing of Marietheres Wübken, a much‑loved friend of Mary’s Meals and a dedicated fundraiser for Mary’s Meals Germany.
Marietheres died on February 19th, 2026 at the remarkable age of 102.
We first shared her story in 2022, when at 98 years old, she amazed Mary's Meals supporters around the world with her dedication and love for the organization and our mission and vision.
She inspired us with her determination and kindness. Even in her late nineties, she completed two 100‑kilometre sponsored walks using her walker, raising more than €100,000 (over $158,000 CDN) for Mary’s Meals. On her 100th birthday, she asked for donations instead of gifts — a beautiful sign of her generous spirit.
Her deep faith, joy for life and strong commitment made her a role model to many people. We are very grateful for everything she did for Mary’s Meals and for the children we serve. In a final act of generosity, Marietheres chose to support Mary’s Meals once more through her funeral collection.
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