Judith W. De La Cruz

She was raised through out several small communities in the Central Valley of California. Her first home was in Cantua Creek, and then moved on to Mendota where she graduated 8th grade. Later the family moved to San Joaquin where she graduated from Tranquillity Union High School. She never ventured far from her home of California’s Central and South Valley.

Judy was a retired instructional aide where she worked for San Joaquin Elementary and Tranquillity Union High School. She also worked for several years for West Side Pump Co. spent years volunteering and fundraising for Hanford Elementary School District and any program her grandkids and great grandkids were involved in.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Charles & Winnie Langley,

2 Brothers Jerry Kenneth Langley, & Rodger Wayne Langley. 1 Sister Barbara Ann Barnes, 1 Step-son Martin De La Cruz, & 1 step-grandson William Slaven

Judy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ruben De La Cruz

1 Sister Patricia McClearen.

1 daughter, Lisa DeRuiter (Dirk)

2 Step-Daughters, Teresa Slaven (Len) & Sonia Rodriquez

Grandchildren Joshua DeRuiter (Kylie), Derrik DeRuiter (Severina), Kristion Casey (Kenneth), Misty DeRuiter (Charles), Bailey Willett (Joshua)

Mallory Breshears, Dylan DeRuiter (Sara), Andre Rodriquez, Ariel Rodriguez

Robert Slaven (Sylvia) Ryan Slaven, & Randon Slaven

Great Grandchildren: Matthew , Aalayah, Carlee, Jayce, Robbin, Leah, Kairi, Mikaylah, Jazlene, Llogan, Paislee, August, River, Jaelyn, Juliene, Mackenzie, Raiden & Zeena

Judy loved baking and competing in the Kings County Fair. Her claim to fame was her award winning Blue Ribbon Apricot-Pineapple Jelly, Cloud Cookies (a 5 generation recipe), and Old Fashion Fried Fruit Pies. She loved her desserts and loved to gift baked goods and treasures from the garden that she had preserved to family & friends.

Judy loved all her grandkids and great grandkids more than life itself. They were the heart and sole of her life. She was an amazing mom but nothing compared to her joy watching the babies come in to this world for her to love on and cherish. Nothing could put a smile on her face faster than to hear the laughter of the kids playing or see them come running through the door.

A Celebration Of Life Service will be held Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 261, 788 East “D” Street, Lemoore CA 93245

In honor of Judy’s love of sweets, please join us after the Celebration Of Life for a Dessert Buffet.

Remembrances & Flowers may be sent to: The Family of Judith De La Cruz,

9907 18th Ave Lemoore CA 93245 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 7545 N. Del Mar Ave., Ste. 103 Fresno CA 93711 (In Memory of Judith De La Cruz)