Paul Doi Obituary
He was raised in LA in the Seinan district.Southwest LA that was predominately Japanese.The family, along with 125K Japanese Americans were incarcerated during WW2. Because of primitive medical facilities at Santa Anita, his mother died in childbirth. He was 6 years old at the time. October, 1942 the family was moved to Amache,a concentration camp in Colorado.
Hot and dusty in the summer, cold and windy in the winter.
In 1945. they settled on the southside of Chicago. He loved being a Southsider. Had friendships and memories that continue to this day.
He is survived by his wife, Tonko, children Mitchell(Tonisha) and Paula Doi, granddaughter Sarah Cave Doi(Josh Cave) Jason Doi. Great granddaughter Juno Toshiko, sisters Irene Okuda, Grace Kido and Julia Shaw,sister in law Laura Muraoka(Peter Izui) brother in law Tom Muraoka(Verna).
Many nieces and nephews and good friends who were like brothers and sisters to him.
6/02/24 Memorial service, Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St, Chicago IL 60614.
In lieu of flowers conations can be made to the organization of your choice.
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Nick and Maureen Alfafara
May 31, 2024
Dear Tonko and family,
Our condolences on the passing of Paul. We have wonderful memories of Paul and his mischievous smile, his sense of humor and his gracefulness in making all of us feel a part of his family. It was always a great time we would have when we were in each other's company whether it was visiting at our family's homes, being at parties or going out to dinner when Tina would be in town.
You always invited us to join you and we are grateful for your generosity and making us feel so welcome. Thank you for your friendship and love. We will keep Paul and all of you in our prayers and thoughts during this time of loss. Love, Nick and Maureen Alfafara
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Jerry Rodriguez
May 23, 2024
I loved your Dad he was always so good to us and funny with that big smile on his face
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