Deanna graduated from North Burnaby Graduate in 1980. She was multi-talented and worked in the health and wellness industry. She was actively involved in aromatherapy, yoga, meditation, photography, and various artistic outlets.
Deanna is preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Ed Hilts. She is survived by her husband Randy, daughter Jennifer, son Kevin, sister Dawn, and brothers Dennis and Dean.
Deanna bravely fought adrenal cancer for seven years, and the family would like to thank The BC Cancer Clinic and the palliative care unit in Abbotsford for the compassion they showed Deanna in her final days.
Deanna was deeply loved will be dearly missed by her friends and family.