Brenda Lerma

Brenda Denise Locke-Lerma, 49, of Waco, Texas was called by the Lord, Friday April 3, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a private graveside service will be at 2 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery. A Mass celebrating her life will be held at a later date.

Brenda was born on May 12, 1970, in Waco, Texas to Earl Leonard and Juanita (Perez) Locke. Brenda was a very loving and caring person with a beautiful heart. She was always thinking of others and made everyone feel welcomed. She loved to bake for her niece’s and nephew’s parties and her family looked forward to having her delicious tamales during holidays, she also loved to play the slots.

She is preceded in death by her father Earl Leonard Locke, brother, Ray Leonard Locke, grandparents, aunt and uncle.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jose Luis Lerma, Sr.; sons, Jose Jr. Lerma and Earl Lerma; her mother, Juanita (Janie) Locke; brothers, Fred Deleon and wife Trish, Lupe Locke, Oscar Locke and wife Elena and Rolando Locke and wife Anna. She has two sisters, Barbara Lopez and husband Fidel and Teresa Navarro, all of Waco. Brenda is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, also many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Honorary pallbearers are; Fidel Lopez, Jr., Ricky Lopez, Oscar Locke, Jr., Julian Locke, Nathan Locke, Troy Deleon, Paul Sanchez, Arthur Martinez, and Mark Locke.