Elia Maria Oliveira Obituary (1958

Elia Maria Oliveira December 3, 1958 - September 7, 2025 Beloved mother, sister, aunt, and retired Riverbank Unified School District teacher Elia Maria Oliveira passed away at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. In life, Elia was known for her playful wit, her love of laughter, and her ability to make every space brighter through music. For nearly 25 years, she taught third grade at California Avenue Elementary School, shaping the lives of countless children with her creativity. Beyond teaching, Elia was a woman of many gifts. An avid Beatles fan, she shared her musical talents generously through guitar, song, and the way she wove music into everyday life. She had a deep love for her family and her presence will be missed. Elia is survived by her daughter Mallory, her sisters Fernanda and Hirondina, her brother Egidio, her goddaughter, her favorite niece, and all of her favorite nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents- Manuel and Fernanda Oliveira- and her brother Hirondino, whom she now joins in rest. She will be remembered for her humor, her dedication, and the way she showed up fully for those she loved. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to savethechildren.org. You're also invited to listen to a Beatles song of your choice in her memory. You are encouraged to sing along- whether you know the words or not, and whether or not you're on key. Simply take a moment to make the world a little more musical.