Deanna Oliveira Obituary (2026)

Deanna Oliveira, a woman of grace, resilience, and unwavering love, passed away on May 26, 2026, mere days shy of her 60th birthday. A treasured wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, Deanna was known for her love of gardening, her dedication to her family, and her immense capacity for empathy. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The purpose of life... is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." Deanna truly embodied this sentiment in every aspect of her life. Born on May 28, 1966, at the Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Deanna spent her early years attending school in Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, and Lynnwood, eventually earning her G.E.D. at Everett Community College. She was a long-time resident of Granite Falls where she attended services at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with her family, before moving to Idaho. Deanna then moved to Kittitas a decade ago, where she made a significant impact on her community, both through her job at Super 1 Foods in Ellensburg and her vibrant presence. Starting as a cashier, she moved her way up to floor manager, and more recently, served as the General Manager, a testament to her dedication and hard work. At the core of Dede's heart were her family and her garden. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Oliveira, her mother Elaine Becker(Gary), her father Richard Bradford(Pamela), her brother Rick Bradford(Ashley), her children Zachary Page, Amber Lichtenwalter (Ethan), Kayla Dudley (Austin), Siara Page, numerous step brothers and sisters and her cherished grandchildren Aubrey, Alex, Avery, Liam, Elodie. Deanna was preceded in death by her grandparents Fred & Bonnie Bradford and Rodney & Dorothy Trussell. Known lovingly as "Mimi," she found great joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren, creating a haven of love and warmth. Her beautiful yard and vibrant flowers were a testament to her nurturing spirit, her ability to make things grow, both in the earth and in the hearts of those she loved. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm New Life Church 210 Main St, Kittitas, WA 98934.