A private memorial mass will be held at a later date.
Judy Gray was born on July 19, 1945 in Cando, the daughter of the late Stanley and Alice Pearl (King) Gray. She attended Cando Public School. Judy was united in marriage to Phil Deplazes on December 21, 1963 in Cando. The couple made their home in Cando where they raised four children. The family also provided foster care to many children over the years. Judy enjoyed her fur babies Maggie and Tippy.
Judy enjoyed spending time with her family, teaching Sunday School, taking daytrips to Sully’s Hill to see the wildlife and birdwatching, as well as gardening and puzzles. Judy was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Judy is survived by her husband Phil, Cando; children, Allen (Tori Schmidt) of Surrey, ND; Julie (Terry) LaFreniere of Chico, CA; Brenda (Jeff) Olsen of Rugby, ND; and Melissa (Barry) Heisler of Cando; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers.