Jose was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 30 years and was a former usher at the church. He was a retired barber.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Irma U. and his children, Jose Lerma III, Joyce Lerma and Joann Arevalo; grandchildren, Jose “Joey” Lerma IV, Madyson Paige Lerma, Jennifer Gonzalez, Valerie Flores, and Megan Gonzalez. His survivors include 5 great-grandchildren and brothers, Basilio Lerma, Luis Lerma and Carlos Lerma and sisters, Delfina Ayarzagoitia, Lupe Aguilar and Ramona Funderburg. He will be dearly missed by all his family.
Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Heart. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
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