Jose Ramon Lerma

Every day I enjoy your great art that I bought in the 1960s. Thank you for the pleasure you have given me and my wife and friends who have viewed the work. And for the memories of our time in Trader JJ"s. I didn't remember I left prior comments but to say this again is more than appropriate.

Jose was a friend and a great artist. In 1960s he and I hung out in San Francisco bar called Trader JJs. When bar closed I went to his apt. and bought 3 paintings to start my collection. Money was scarce for both of us but I still enjoy those great art works. Thank you Jose
Si Rosenthal
NYC

Jose Ramon,
Soy yo, Maria Luisa Solorio Brandt de Patterson, Ca. Soy la hija de tu prima hermana Maria Guadalupe Lerma. Tu padre era unico y tambien tu mama. Seguiste el ejemplo excepcional de ambos. Pudieste haber negado tu talento, pero no lo hiciste. Buena cosa que no y que seguiste un camino unico por una persona de la primera generacion nacida aqui en EE. UU. Para mi mama fuiste uno de sus mejores recuerdos. Le encanto que jugabas con ella. Quizas la haz visto en el cielo. Ese...

Uncle Jose was a character and a family friend. My family would go camping in La Honda when Jose was 35 or so. He would always get up early and go fishing with me, walking through San Mateo Memorial Park. A true friend to my parents and family Jose will always be remembered for his wonder and creativeness in art. Thank You my friend, rest in peace.

Memories of hanging out at Trader JJs on Polk & Jackson. When bar closed at 2:00 a.m. we went up to your apt. and I bought 3 of your wonderful paintings. A month's salary at Public defenders but a real bargain. Have received much pleasure from them for 50 years. So I thank you for this contribution to my life and, I am sure, to many others.

Si Rosenthal (and my wife Emily sends her blessings).

Dear Jose, our lives crossed in such a remarkable and lasting way. One of a kind you were and so much missed. -- Jennifer Feeley

My condolences to the the family and friends of this extraordinary individual, that evidently created warm and artistic memories. Memories that will last well into the future with all of his masterpieces. JRL - RIP

My deepest condolences to the family of Jose R. Lerma
Want to know if there will be a memorial for Jose some place in San Francisco? The artist that knew him well want to know if there is anything planed for Jose? Please inform me where he is buried? Most Sincerely Patricia Rodriguez, Artist Friend