Church. He was chosen as Weslaco's Citizen of the Year in 2002. Pete always stayed involved with an elite group of baseball players, known as the Cardinals of the 50s. Pete was also inducted into Leonajo's Hall of Fame for his legendary baseball skills.
Pete will mostly be remembered for his strong work ethic and sense of responsibility for his community. Pete enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He attended many of their sporting/dance events and was a very supportive grandfather.
Pete is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Emma, his children, Pamela Lerma Granado (Robert) of Edinburg, Susanmarie Lerma of Weslaco, Priscilla Gonzalez (Joel) of Weslaco, Sabrina Lerma of Weslaco, Pete Lerma Jr. of New Braunfels, mother of his daughters, Susan Lerma, grandchildren, Celeste, Justin, Gabrianne, Ciera, Avery, Jackson, Gwenyth, great-grandsons, Damian, Misael, and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Retama Manor in Weslaco for their compassionate care.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 31st, from 3-9pm, rosary, 7 pm at McCaleb Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 1st, 10 am, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Weslaco, interment to follow at Highland Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers are Arnoldo Perez, Jose Perez, Angel Perez, Willie Perez, Robert Granado, and Joel Gonzalez, honorary pallbearers, Silvestere Rodriguez, Cesar Montelongo, Erasmo Cano, Leo Adame, Arturo Rodriguez, Buddy Hernandez, Justin Gonzalez, and Jose Margarito Rocha.
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