Lerma Espiritu Retuta,M.D.

Dr. Retuta, 58, of North Brunswick, died Jan. 22, 2008, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, NewBrunswick. She and her husband had amedical practice in Jersey City the past 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 34 years,Esmeraldo F.Retuta; a son and daughter-in-law,Marc E. and Allison Retuta of Royers Ford, Pa.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, JasmineRetuta Shankey and MichaelWilliam of Jersey City, Salve Retuta Pascual and Tony of Washington, D.C., and Dianne Retuta of Arlington, Va.; two brothers, Ronnie Espiritu of Castaic, Calif., and Rodante Espiritu of LosAngeles; a sister, LornaMerena of Solvang, Calif.; and two grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church,North Brunswick. Burial was at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick.Arrangementswere byRezemFuneral Home, East Brunswick.