Loke Chow Thye, death June 1931, Penang

The death of Mr Loke Chow Thye of Selangor has occurred in Penang. The deceased gentleman, who was in his sixtieth year, began his career in the Government service and was associated with the late Dr. Loke Yew, C.M.G. In later years he was a leading tin-miner, says the Malay Mail. As onoe of Selangor's leading citizens he filled many honorary appointments with distinction. He was Chairman of the Hong Fatt Tin Mining Company and of the Toh Allang Tin Mining Company. He had travelled extensively having made his first trip to Europe some thirty years ago, and his genial manner and the generosity of his heart made his presence welcome everywhere. He was equally popular with Europeans and Asiatics. He was a younger brother of the late Mr. Loke Chow Kit, who also played an important part in the life of the local community. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 June 1931, Page 12]

The funeral of the late Mr. Loke Chow Thye, J.P., C.H., whose death at the age of 60, occurred on Saturday, will take place on June 5, at Mount Erskine Cemetery, Penang. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 3 June 1931, Page 10]

The Resident Councillor, Mr. P.T. Allen, and a large number of prominent residents attended the funeral of Mr. Loke Chow Thye yesterday at Mount Erskine cemetery. The Chief Priest of Pitt Street temple, assisted by other priests, performed the ceremony. Many wreaths and hundreds of scrolls were received. [The Straits Times, 6 June 1931, Page 12]

In the presence of a large and representative gathering the remains of the late Mr Loke Chow Thye, whose death occurred last Saturday, were laid to rest on Friday at Mt. Erskine Cemetery, Penang, says the Straits Echo. Sharp at 10 a.m. the cortege left 69, Cantonment Road, the body richly encased being conveyed in a car artistically decorated in black, white and mauve and many pretty floral wreaths, followed by a large concourse of mourners, both relatives and friends who had come from all parts of Malaya. On the procession reaching the cemetery, it was met by the Chief Priest of the Pitt Street Temple who assisted by several other priests, conducted a service at the graveside, after which the remains were laid to rest. The mound was hidden from view by a profusion of floral remembrances. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 June 1931, Page 18]