Jose E. Lerma, 90, passed on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in Laredo, TX. Mr. Lerma was preceded in death by his parents and all his brothers and sisters.He is survived by his wife: Paula G. Lerma, children: Jose (Veronica) Lerma Jr., and Gerardo Lerma, granddaughters: Isabel Lerma and Brenda Lee Lerma, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.A vigil will be held at Fred Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services on Thursday May 20, 2010, from 5pm-9pm with a rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 21, 2010, from Fred Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services to San Luis Rey Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 8:30 am celebrated by Father Tomas Juarez. Interment will follow immediately at the Laredo City Cemetery’s Veteran’s Section with military honors provided by Fort Sam Houston and the American Legion: Post 59. Funeral service arrangements have been entrusted to the funeral directors of Fred Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services, 4502 Thomas Ave. Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 723-3611.