Ernesto "Pelon" Lerma, 51, passed away on December 25, 2016. Loved by family and friends, he will always be remembered. He was born on June 26, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA. Dedicated to his family, work and helping anyone in need, his spirit lives on. He is survived by his wife Irma, loving son Timm, mother Rebecca, Bertha and Ramiro, sister Sandra, brothers Jay, Rami, Ricky, Danny, David, many nieces, nephews, cousins and preceded in death by his father Joe. Funeral Mass will be held on December 31, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 8:00 AM. Visitation will follow at San Jose Funeral Home Central from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a rosary to begin at 10:00 AM. Cremation will take place at a late date.