Dr. Jay Smith Noricks

After many years as a professor of anthropology, Jay went on to earn a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. It was in psychotherapy that he found his calling. Jay was the founder of Parts and Memory Therapy, a therapeutic practice that uses memory reconsolidation to help neutralize emotional trauma by healing wounded Parts of the self. His books on Parts and Memory Therapy have been translated into several languages, and he was invited to conduct PMT training workshops and lectures nationwide. The Parts and Memory Therapy Institute continues his work.

Jay is survived by his wife, Dina; his children, Darcy Noricks, Jacob Noricks and Siena Holland; his grandson, Jaxson Navarro; and his brother, Michael Noricks. He will be remembered for his intellectual curiosity, his dedication to healing, and the lasting impact of his work on students, clients, colleagues, and family.

A visitation will be held on June 7, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service, officiated by Bruce Morris, at 1:00 p.m. The graveside committal service will take place at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Family and friends are invited to attend all. Services will be at Palm Northwest Mortuary and Cemetery, 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131, on June 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Fond memories and heartfelt condolences may be left for the Noricks family at www.palmnorthwest.com.