Debra Irene Wade

Debra Irene Wade went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026, at the age of 73.

A memorial service celebrating Debra’s life will be held on Monday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m. at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside, California.

Debra was born on December 4, 1952, in Paso Robles, California, to Betty and Ronald Keifer. She spent most of her life in California and graduated from Redlands High School.

Debra’s greatest joy was her family. She loved each of them deeply and found some of her biggest happiness in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Her other great loves were her animals and living her life to the fullest. She was up for any adventure.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Chris Wade of Hemet, California, and her six children: Justin Steblay of Crowley, Texas; Sarah Steblay Ruiz and her husband, Daniel Ruiz, of Maui, Hawaii; Kathryn Ramirez Steblay and her wife, Natalie Ramirez Steblay, of Las Vegas, Nevada; Edward Wade and his wife, Daniella Wade, of Riverside, California; Steven Wade of Seattle, Washington; and Lindsay Wade of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Debra was a proud and loving grandmother to five grandchildren, Austin Steblay, JD Steblay, Jase Steblay, Adelyn Wade, and Christopher Wade- who were truly the light of her life. Her love for her grandchildren was one of the greatest gifts, and the love she gave them will remain a part of who they are forever.

Debra is also survived by her sister, Ronda Keifer, and her brother, David Keifer, both of California.

Though Debra will be deeply missed by those who knew her, we will find comfort knowing that she is now at peace and at home with the Lord. Her love, strength, and memory will forever remain in our hearts.