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Lermont Eugene Smith Jr.

Lermont Smith Obituary

Lermont Eugene Smith Jr. "Lil Rab" Lermont Eugene Smith Jr., cherished son of Lermont and Tami (Orosz) Smith, of Lakewood, CA, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, as a result of a tragic drowning accident at Angel Falls, Bass Lake, CA. He was born on July 11, 1994, in Beverly Hills, CA. Lermont's death was preceded by both of his grandmothers, Betty Lou Dustin and Lula Faye Smith-Ortega. Lermont is survived by his loving parents, Rab and Tami; sister, Samantha; four aunts, Cindy Neujahr, Teri Siciliano, Debbie Sutorus and Kanesha Ortega. Lermont has four uncles, Mark Siciliano, Tim Sutorus, Dermot Smith and Tyrone Smith; and grandfathers, Dr. Dent Dustin and Bobby Roberts. Lermont has numerous cousins and an endless amount of friends. He cherished each one of these relationships. We will always love and keep Lermont forever in our hearts. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. To be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA - Sky Ro se Chapel - Gate 1. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Contributions may be made in memory of Lermont to the Lakewood High School Basketball Fund in c/o Coach Matt Ruiz.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Jun. 25, 2009.

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dezzi nichol

December 19, 2009

we miss you lermont you and your family is always in are thoughts a prayers

Love, Dezzi Nichol

Erika Castillo

October 13, 2009

Lermont Eugene will be missed very much!
<3

Mariah Rentfrow

September 1, 2009

Lermont and Tami,
I hope you two are doing okay and Lermont will always be with you guys no matter what. Tami whenever you want company just let me know, becuase im here for both of you.
Lermont Eugene Smith Jr will always be missed and loved by all.<3

Leslie Word

July 29, 2009

Tami & Lermont;
My heart goes out to you both. May your fond memories and pictures bring you both comfort. God bless you all.

Nyjha Beck

July 24, 2009

To Lermont's family :
I knew Lermon since 1st grade ,we grew up together even though in highschool we didn't talk as much as we did in elementry school he was always a great friend to me I will always remember him as my funny tall friend an I send out my condolences you family will always be in my prayers

Robyn & Kennie Ostberg

July 1, 2009

Tami and Lermont. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time in your life. The great memories you had together with Lil' Rab will help you in the coming days and years. We got some of the pictures from Erroll & Donna. We're glad he was there to take some for you.

Todd & Jennifer Dustin

June 30, 2009

Tami & Lermont- words can not describe what you are going through, hang in there our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and pray you will get throu this difficult time.

Lenora Copeland

June 29, 2009

Tami & Lermont: My condolences go out to you and your family. May you have everlasting peace within your hearts.

Lenora Copeland

Anna Weber

June 27, 2009

To Lermonts' Family - He was a great student, smart and very funny. I was shocked and saddened by the news. I'm sorry I couldn't make the service. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Weber - Lermont's science teacher

Imelda Serio

June 27, 2009

Rab, I am sorry for your loss. My family and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Adrian Gonzalez

June 26, 2009

Rab, I'm sorry for your loss. I was not able to attend the services but my condolences are with you and your family. My wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

June 26, 2009

Tsmi snf Rab, I am so sorry for your lost. I will keep you both in my prayers.

Sandra Williams, CCL

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