Rose "Sweetheart" Lerma Aug. 10, 1944 - Aug. 25, 2011

Former Resident of Fremont Entered paradise Aug. 25, 2011. Rose was born in the Aloha State of Hawaii and spent the past 12 years in Mokelumne Hill, CA (formerly of Fremont for 32 years). Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved writing and accomplished her goal by publishing three books. Her imagination and creativity made for never a dull moment in the Lerma house and many others. She joins her mother Agnes Freitas, her father Roy Harris and grandsons Richard IV and Danny Lerma in Heaven. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Richard Lerma Jr. and her five children; Richard and Lydia Lerma III, Robert Lerma, Reina and Marcus Mu¤oz, Ron and Anita Lerma, Rigo and Cheryl Lerma, her daughter-in-law Veronica Pruneda, her brothers Albert and Raul Harris, sisters Millie Top, Rebecca Witherspoon and Vicki Harris. She leaves behind nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rose, symbolized her beauty and her nickname; Sweetheart, says it all. She will be dearly missed and never ever forgotten. Love you infinity times infinitylove you every star in the sky and every grain of sand.