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Published November 11, 2008.
NORA M.D., RENA
RENA NORA M.D. Dr. Rena Magno Nora, 68, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. She was born March 9, 1940, in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. She was a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. She was also the medical director of the Intensive Outpatient Program for Problem Gamblers at the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System. She served as commissioner of the Governor's Commission on Mental Health and Developmental Services as well as the Board of Examiners for the Nevada State Board for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors. Dr. Nora served as chief of psychiatry for almost 30 years both at the New Jersey and Las Vegas VA Medical Centers. She was also a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Dr. Nora was a graduate of the La Consolacion College High School Class of 1956. She obtained her degree in medicine from the University of Santo Tomas and took up her psychiatry residency at the Bergen Pines County Hospital in New Jersey and the Psychiatric Institute of Columbia University in New York. She has written many books and articles as well as conducted research on topics such as suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder, problem gambling and transcultural psychiatry. Dr. Nora was very active in community affairs. She has been president of many Filipino-American organizations and professional associations both in national and state levels in the United States. She was given many awards for outstanding achievements in professional and community endeavors. Dr. Nora was the recipient of the Herman Goldman Award for Lifetime Achievement, the highest award conferred by the National Council on Problem Gambling for her pioneering work in the treatment of problem gamblers and their families. Dr. Nora was married to Demetrio T. Nora M.D., a radiologist, who preceded her in death. They have three children, Yvette Nora (Graeme) Whitley, who is a director at El Sevier in New York City, District Court Judge Cheryl Moss (James T.) Lowery, and Dean T. (Jessica Ann Ph.D) Nora M.D., oncology surgeon with Kaiser Permanente in California. She had five grandsons who were truly the joy of her and her husband's lives, Owen, Gordon and Stuart Whitley, and Drew T. and Beckham R. Nora. She is also survived by her sister, Justita M. (Monet C.) Montelibano; niece, Lorelei (Ramon D.D.S.) Ordonez; nephews, Don (Barney) Montelibano, Earl (Arturo Ballester) Montelibano, Warren (Ivy) Montelibano and Ryan (Mariam) Montelibano; niece, Araceli (Matt) Garrido; grandniece, Meghan Montelibano; grandnephew, Miles Montelibano; grandniece, Justine Montelibano; grandnephew, Riley Montelibano; and grandniece, Dylan Montelibano. Visitation will be noon-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, with Vigil service following, both at Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Interment following at Palm Memorial Park, 1325 N. Main Street. Dr. Nora is well known for her achievements in blending her roles as mother, teacher, researcher, executive administrator, community leader and supporter of the arts. Her life achievements reflect not only outstanding professional contributions, but her passion to serve others based on her belief in the beauty and dignity of the human spirit.
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Obits from November 11, 2008:
•BELLSON, DEE
•BERRY, JON
•CARTY, PAUL
•DOUMANI, MISTY
•EDDINGS, SHANTA
•FURUSHO, KATSUYOSHI
•KING, JULIA
•MATHISON, FRANCES
•MORGAN, DAVID
•MURRAY, EMILY
•NORA M.D., RENA
•ODA, RICHARD
•RYE, ROBERT
•SAWYER, FRANCES
•SIMMONS, FLORA
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