Abelardo Lerma, Sr., 74, was born on September 8, 1941 in Brownsville, Texas and entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Abelardo is survived by his former wife, Angie Lerma; his sons, Abelardo "Bitto" Lerma, Jr. & wife Yanira, Alex Lerma & wife Regina, Armando Lerma & wife Patricia, and Albert Lerma; his daughter, Anglie L. Guerrero; his brother, Juan Lerma; his sister, Mela Lerma; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Abelardo will be dearly missed by all.