I was deeply saddened to learn of Dana’s passing. I first met her in Indonesia in 2001 when she was on TDY. Because of her encouragement and support, I had the opportunity to come to the United States for training. She welcomed me with warmth, introduced me to Marshall, and helped me feel at home. After my training, she generously sponsored a week-long trip for me to Honolulu, where I spent time with her sister Penny. I still cherish those memories—driving around the island, visiting the pink hotel, and seeing Penny’s workplace. Both Dana and Penny were incredibly kind, and their generosity has stayed with me all these years.

To me, Dana was an exceptional mentor and a thoughtful, caring person whose influence made a lasting impact on my life. Although we lost touch for more than twenty years, I have always remembered her with gratitude and respect. I am deeply saddened that I did not reach out earlier this year when I came back here to the United States. My heartfelt condolences go to her family, especially to Penny. Ibu Dana will always be remembered with warmth, appreciation, and deep affection.

Goodness. Puni was a gracious hostess, along with her sister, Momi, with whom she lived. When Scott and I visited them (and Ron) on Oahu 11 years ago, Puni moved out of her bedroom for us. We met her good friend, a Japanese lady. She often was dressed  in her tennis whites, ready for a game.

Our condolences to the Doo family, who lost two wonderful ladies this year. To all who loved her: take solace in your memories.

I met Dana when we were both working in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance at USAID. She was such a kind, lovely person. She was a good, loyal friend and fun to be with. We used to enjoy going out for a sushi lunch when we worked in Rosslyn. One day on a work retreat, I challenged her to play a game of ping pong. I didn’t realize that her skill in tennis would carry forward to ping pong! She beat me quite handily! My husband and I were fortunate to see her last year when we were on a trip to see the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. I miss her and her bright smile very much.

Puni's brother Harry was my best friend in high school.  When Harry passed away in 2006, Puni and I became good friends as she had moved from Washington to Hawaii, but I've known the Doo family for over 62 years.
Puni and I did our morning exercise twice a week, walking and talking story in Hawaii at Lanikai Beach in Kailua, and after that we went to Zippys restaurant to have breakfast.
I will miss Puni very much but she will always remain in my heart.  She was such a good and dear friend.
 
   
                                                                             Whitney Ortiz

We were deeply sadden to hear about the passing of Dana.  I met Dana when I joined the Agency for International Development in 1977.  We became good friends and had such wonderful times together.  Dana tried to teach me to play tennis but I was never very good at it; she introduced me to sushi and had many wonderful luncheons together.  However, one think that comes to mind is the apartment complex that I first lived in would have a gathering once a month during the summer and you could bring food to grill, well, Dana and I would pack up a basket with my good chine, silverware and wine glasses, with a tablecloth and go over with our food.  We always got a lot of comments about it, sometimes we would bring flowers also.  Such a good memory. Even though we lived across the country from each other for many years we still stayed in touch and I will greatly miss her.

I was married to Puni’s brother Harry for 13 years.  Although we didn’t see her a lot she was always very kind to me.   After my divorce from Harry I remember once when my friend and my 3 children Karen, Dwayne and Randy wanted to visit DC.   Puni was living in Arlington VA then and offered us a place to stay.  It was great being there even though we were all gone all day.  Evenings were very enjoyable.    I have had limited contact in the past years but she was very helpful in assisting me to identify people in the Doo family for my genealogy.   She was a fine lady and will be missed by those left behind.   Aloha Puni.

Dana and I became the best of friends ever since we worked together at the State Dept. in DC in the 1970s.  The highlight of every Vegas trip was spending time with her and her family.  She will be greatly missed always.    -- Bonnie Soho Pavlik (and Ken)

It is with so much sadness that I write this message. As I spent the last 9 years in her presence. She was religiously very active. I met her in Sun City Summerlin when she moved and we worked out together 2 to 3x a week either at Mountain Shadows Fitness Center or going on walks at Majestic Park with my fluffy husky dog Bane who she loved. We also practiced Yoga once a week and celebrated all our birthdays together. Puni was more then just a "client".  Through all the years, we built a beautiful friendship and shared many stories from Hawaii where she was from and where I also lived for 5 years. Puni was such a humbled person, with an incredible generous heart. 
Sending my deepest condolences to her Ohana and her friends.
Until we meet again my dear Friend.

OBITUARY

Dana "Puni" Doo-Soghoian

21 March, 1944 – 23 October, 2025

Palm Cheyenne Mortuary

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