PLATON M. LERMA, age 87, a resident of Irving, died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at an Irving care center. Born February 16, 1927 in Laredo, Texas, the son of Enrique Lerma and Luz Martinez Lerma, he was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving as a Medic. Platon married Delfina Garcia on June 29, 1963 in San Antonio. He was a Field Representative for the Federal Government Southwest Region District, beginning with the OEO (Office of Economic Opportunity) in 1967. An active member of the Irving community, he participated in the Cinco de Mayo Annual celebrations and parades, and on the search committee for the Irving Sister City in Mexico. Platon was a member of Irvings Community Relations Division. He was SERs Vice-President and award recipient, a speaker at a program sponsored by the Irving Public Library; co-founder and First President of the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; co-founder of the Hispanic Continental Club in 1971; co-founder and President of DCET (Debes Creer En Ti, Believe in Yourself). Platon loved to barbecue, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rose Anne Lerma Lozano in 1991 at the age of 27. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Henry M. Lerma and Mike M. Lerma; and sister, Lupe L. Sanchez. Survivors include his wife, Delfina and son, Paul Lerma, both of Irving; one sister, Josefa L. Sanchez of San Antonio; and several nieces and nephews. Rosary to be said 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 5 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 6 at Saint Lukes Catholic Church, 204 South MacArthur Blvd. in Irving. Burial with military honors to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Saint Lukes Catholic Church Flower Fund, or any youth organization.