Dr. Reynaldo Lee-Lacer was SPSA President in 2008-2009 and long time member and Chairman of CBL.
Obituary for Reynaldo Labitag Lee-Llacer by his family.
Reynaldo Labitag Lee-Llacer, M.D. (B 05-25-1933, D 04-08-2022)
Our loving husband, father, and grandfather Dr. Reynaldo L. Lee-Llacer, of Stevensville, Md, passed away on April 8, 2022 at age 88. Among his many life experiences and accomplishments, he treasured most his 60 year marriage to the love of his life, Zorayda.
His story began with his birth in San Fernando, Masbate, Philippines. As a youth he dreamed of being in the military, but ultimately chose a career in medicine. He attended the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines where he participated in ROTC and earned his medical degree in 1958.
After a three-year tour on his home island of Ticao, managing a typhoid epidemic and cholera outbreak, he left for the United States in 1962 and completed an internship and surgical residency at Prince George’s General Hospital, Md. He then completed a fellowship in Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore where he published scientific medical research. After two years of practice as the House Surgeon in Fairfax Hospital, Va., he opened a private surgical practice in Clinton, Maryland. Through his tireless dedication he cared for and treated countless patients for 50 years.
Dr. Lee-Llacer was board certified in General Surgery and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As his expertise grew, he was called on by many medical organizations to serve in leadership roles. He was appointed by Governor Harry Hughes to the Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Reynaldo Lee-Llacer was
President of the Prince George’s Medical Society, President of the Medical Staff at Doctors Community Hospital, Prince George’s Maryland, President of the Medical Chirurgical Society of Maryland (Med Chi), elected Maryland Delegate to the American Medical Association for 16 years, President of the Society of Philippine Surgeons in America, President of the Philippine Medical Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC, President of the PEACE Foundation, Founding member of D’Bicolanos & Friends, Founder & First President of the UST Alumni-Thomasian USA, and Founder of the Philippine Medical Foundation. He served on numerous committees and councils in the state medical society and Doctors Community Hospital, as well as other organizations. The Maryland Legislature often called him to testify on medically related matters. Dr. Reynaldo Lee-Llacer was a beacon of Maryland medicine and served humbly in the service of others.
He lived in the service of the Lord as a devout Catholic. He was an unselfish and giving individual who spent his own personal time and money serving on surgical medical missions in his beloved birth country of the Philippines. The Maryland Medical Journal dedicated issue to Reynaldo Lee-Llacer 1990, the UST Alumni Association Leadership Award 1990, Twenty Outstanding Filipinos in the United States 1993, Distinguished Son of Masbate 2005, Outstanding Service to the Filipino American Community 2005; the Dakila Achievement Award 2007, the UST Total Award 2016, and the first PMA Mangagamot Awarded are among the many honors Reynaldo Lee-Llacer received for his dedication, generosity, and humanitarianism. His love for medicine and care for his patients were only eclipsed by his adoration and love for his wife Zorayda, his five children, and eight grandchildren.
Dr. Lee-Llacer was an avid lifelong learner whose interest spanned beyond medicine. An artist himself, he admired and collected art. Among his many interests he loved to travel, read, play guitar, sing, dance, play chess, do crossword puzzles, write poems, and study world history. He was a true patriot of America and avidly supported US military organizations, veterans, and first responders, including law enforcement.
Dr. Reynaldo L. Lee-Llacer lives on through his loving wife Zorayda Meneses Lee-Llacer, M.D., daughter Cheryl-Ann Meneses Lee-Llacer Wargotz (Judge Eric Wargotz, M.D.), and sons Manuel L. Lee-Llacer; Reynaldo L. Lee-Llacer, II, M.D. (Carol née Baltazar, M.D.); Carl V. Lee-Llacer (Sarah née Miller); and Jason M. Lee-Llacer, M.D. (Agnes A. née Abeleda, RN MSN) and his eight grandchildren Jacob E. L. Wargotz, Samuel A. L. Wargotz, Leila J. L. Wargotz, Reynaldo F. B. Lee-Llacer, Xavier C. B. Lee-Llacer, Alexandra N. B. Lee-Llacer, Adelaida S. Lee-Llacer, and Valente E. M. Lee-Llacer. He will be in our hearts forever.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Mariano Balbago at St. Christopher’s Church, 1861 Harbor Dr., Chester, Md 21619 at 11 am, April 21, 2022. Family, close friends, and all those who were touched by his life are welcome. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be donated to the charity of your choice. www.fhnfuneralhome.com
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kent Manor Inn, Stevensville, Md in the Garden House Immediately following the funeral mass.
Tributes From SPSA Members:
DANIEL FABITO Apr.8, 2022 (11 days ago)
TO FELLOW SPSA PAST PRESIDENTS AND FELLOWS,
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS TO INFORM YOU THAT DADO LEE LLACER PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING, APRIL 8, 2022 AFTER HAVING STROKE A WHILE BACK AND WAS IN REHAB FOR A LONG TIME. HE SERVED AS SPSA PRESIDENT IN 2008 AND WAS CHAIRMAN OF THE SPSA CBL AND MADE AMENDMENTS TO THE ORIGINAL CBL.
LET US PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF HIS SOUL AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND JOIN OUR DEAR LORD IN PARADISE.
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HIS BELOVED WIFE, ZORAYDA ,WHO ALSO SERVED AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR MANY TERMS. HOPING FOR THE COMFORT OF HIS FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIMES.
SINCERELY,
DANNY C. FABITO M.D. FACS, FPCS
SPSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Edward Quiros Fri. Apr. 8, 9:42 AM (11 days ago)
Bing and I are saddened by the news. Dado was an excellent President of SPSA, stand in at PCS convention, a traveling companion at many SPSA spring trips.
May he Rest In Peace.
EdQ
Hernan Reyes Fri. Apr. 8, 2022
Loy and I are deeply saddened with the demise of an energetic leader – truly representative of the Filipino-American surgeon. As SPSA Past President, he made tremendous strides in contributing to the prestige and strength of the Society. May he Rest In Peace and may his family find solace and comfort through our Lord’s Blessings.
Hernan M. Reyes, MD, FACS
Ed Gamboa Friday Apr. 8, 2022
Joining you in sending our prayers and heartfelt condolences.
Ed & Lucie Gamboa
Pogi Pinoy Apr. 8, 2022
Dado is a long time friend and dear classmate of mine whom I admired all through our years of friendship. I will notify our Class President of this sad news (Class 58 UST)
Edgardo Barcelona Apr. 8, 2022
Alice and I extend our sympathy and prayers to Zorayda and family. We will miss Dado. I talked to Mary Zamora today. She will inform me if there will be any memorial service for Dado. I can send a sympathy card and a bouquet of flowers on behalf of SPSA once I have info about funeral arrangements. Alice and I will be in Peru 8/11-8/18/22.
Happy Easter to everyone.
Ed Barcelona
Marilyn Donato-Tony D Fri. Apr. 8, 2022
Our condolence and prayers to Zorayda and family. May Dado Rest In Peace . He has contributed a lot to his community and SPSA.
We will him.
Tony and Narikyn
Mel Simon MD Fri. Apr. 8, 2022
Thanks Pogi for the info. Indeed he was a a very supportive fellow to all our projects. May he RIP. and may the Lord Bless his love ones especially Zoraida during this difficult time of bereavement. Mel and Lydia
Honorio M Cruz Fri. Apr.8, 2022
Rey Lee-Lacer was a notable presence in all the functions of the SPSA, a staunch advocate for the Filipino Surgeon. He participated and gave lectures in our CME’s, hosting a dinner in their house for the SPSA during the ACS Meeting in Washington, DC, a regular in the SPSA cruises, loved to dance, limited only by his heart ailment. We are saddened by his passing, may his soul rest in peace.
Elda & Oyo
Pacifico Dorado Fri. Apr. 8, 2022
We lost a friend,a. “KABABAYAN” a parliamentarian and a pillar not only in the SPSA hierarchy but his service at the state board in Maryland.Our condolence and prayers to ZORYDA and family.
Pcing and Ludy .
acedocjmm@aol.com Sat. Apr. 9, (10days ago)
Dear Zorayda,
It is with deep sadness to learn of your beloved Rey’s [Dado] passing who is my long-time dear friend through our joint years of APPA and SPSA leadership. A well-respected leader in every sense of the word, I will always remember him as a compassionate man with conviction second to none. My heartfelt condolences to you and your beloved family. Dado is in my prayers. Please stay safe and well. Johnny
Juan M. Montero,II,MD,FACS
Heart of Hope Fri. Apr. 8, 12:05 PM (11 days ago)
Chat,Yes, we heard. Sad news, indeed.Our prayers and condolences to Zorayda and their family.May Dado rest in eternal peace and walk with God.
Farida and Philip
On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 10:39 AM Chat Santos <chatsan2004@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dearest Friends,
I’m sad to inform you that Dado passed away this morning. He had a stroke a while back, was in rehab for a long time after he had stabilized from his stroke. That’s all the info I know at this time and will pass on to you any more as I get them.
Zorayda’s address: 818 Bayside Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666
Everytime I see him, he would always say that they include Rolly in their prayers everynight. God rest his soul.
Charito