Dorjee D. Jorkhang was born on July 25, 1973 in Kalimpong, India to Dolkar (née Tsekyi) and Sonam Gyatso. She passed away on September 18, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. She is survived by her loving husband Jampa T. Jorkhang, as well as many other family members and friends. She will be dearly missed.