Saturday, October 20, 2012

Wee Ah Yang (Mrs Tan Suan), death 22 November 1928, Singapore

Death. Madam Wee Ah Yang, On Thursday, November 22, 1928, at 7.30 p.m. at her residence No 190 Queen Street, the late Mrs Tan Suan nee Wee Ah Yang, at the age of 82 years. She leaves behind her four sons Messrs Tan Seng Kiang, Tan Seng Watt, Tan Chye Liang, Soh Chye Watt, four daughters-in-law, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Funeral on Monday, November 26, 1928, at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Bangkok and Java papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 23 November 1928, Page 7]

Cheong Lai Choon (Mrs Ang Chin Siew), death 13 February 1973, Singapore

Death. Madam Cheong Lai Choon (Mrs Ang Chin Siew) passed away peacefully on 13-2-73 leaving behind 5 sons Hock Lye, Hock Guan, Hock Leong, Hock Chye, Hock Choon, 5 daughters Josephine Lee, Evelyn Chan, Jenny Ng, Vivian Loo, Peggy Sng, 4 daughters-in-law, 4 sons-in-law, 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Cortege leaves 40-B Blk 103, Henderson Crescent on 15-2-73 at 3.00 p.m. for Chua Chu Kang Christian Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 14 February 1973, Page 24]

Tok Cheng Tuan, death 6 May 1927, Singapore

Death. Tok Cheng Tuan. At his residence No 61. Club Street, on May 6, 1927, at 12 o'clock noon, age 38 years. Deceased leaves behind his wife (Madam Oon Tuan Cheng), two sons (Tok Kim Choon and Tok Kim Seng) and four daughters. Funeral on Tuesday, May 10, cortege leaving for Bukit Brown Cemetery, at 10 a.m. Friends and relatives are requested not to send scrolls. [The Straits Times, 9 May 1927, Page 7]

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Lim Yu Loo Neo (Mrs Tan Kim Hoe), death 15 December 1929, Singapore

Death. Madam Lim Yu Loo Neo passed away on Dec 15, 1929, at her residence, No. 38, Branksome Road off Tandjong Katong Road, at the age of 65. She leaves behind two sons Tan Keng Hock, Keng Lock, two daughters-in-law, one daughter Mrs Pang Cheng Kiat, one brother Dr. Lim Boon Keng, one grand son-in-law, Mr Seow Chin Guan, 12 grand children, and 3 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place on Thursday, the 19th instant at Bukit Brown Cemetery. (Relatives and friends are requested not to send any scrolls.) [The Straits Times, 17 December 1929, Page 6]

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Lizzie Thurston and Hastings Rhodes, marriage June 1910, Colombo

The marriage of Mr Hastings Rhodes, of Singapore and Lizzie Thurston, fourth surviving daughter of Mr and Mrs John Price, of South Bank, Wimbeldon, and Walling Wells, Worksop, will take place at Colombo, Ceylon, early in June. Many congratulations! [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 April 1910, Page 4]

Lim Eow Teng, death 4 July 1916, Penang

It is with deep regret that the Straits Echo announces the death of Mr Lim Eow Teng, a brother of Mr Lim Eow Hong and Mr Lim Eow Thoon, which took place at the family residence in Penang Road after a very short illness. The deceased gentleman was one of the first Chinese to sign on for the Chinese Company of the "P.V." and returned lately from England where he went to complete his studies. He was married recently and leaves his widow to mourn his loss. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 July 1916, Page 4]

The funeral of the late Lim Eow Teng, whose demise occurred at Penang on July 4, after a very short illness, took place on July 28 when his remains were removed, with the usual pomp and splendour of the Chinese rites, to the family burial ground at Mount Erskine for interment. Being a member of the Chinese Company of the Penang Volunteers the deceased was accorded a military funeral. The Chinese Company attended in full force under 2nd Lieuts. D.A.M. Brown (Officer Commanding), H.R. Cheeseman and J.R. Brown, and the firing party was under the command of acting Sergeant P.Carmichael. [The Straits Times, 26 July 1916, Page 8]

The funeral of the late Mr Lim Eow Teng, a brother of Mr Lim Eow Hong and Mr Lim Eow Thoon, whose demise occurred on July 4, after a very short illness, took place on Sunday morning when his remains were removed, with the usual pomp and splendour of the Chinese rites, to the family burial ground at Mount Erskine for interment. Despite the inclement weather, there was a very large atttendance to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased gentleman, who was cut down in the prime of life. Among those present were Messrs Cheah Kee Ee, Lim Chuah Law, Chuah Kee Ee, Lim Seng Hooi, J. Gawthorne, Yeoh boon Chit, Lo Man Yuk, Cheah Tat Jin, Cheah Hock Khoon, Ooi Hong Lim, Gan Teong Tatt, Yeoh Chin Kee, Cheah Tat Tay, Goh Soon Cheng, Lim Boon Hor, Khoo Heng Kok, Lim Soo Chee, Lim Eew Khay, Goh Boon Keng, Yeoh Boon Swee, E. Lewis, A. H. Macduff, Dr Chuah Yew Seng and several others. Being a member of the Chinese Company of the Penang Volunteers, the deceased was accorded a Military Funeral. The Chinese Company attended in full force under 2nd Lieuts., D. A. M. Brown (Officer Commanding), H. R. Cheeseman and J. R. Brown and the firing party was under the command of Acting Sergeant P. Carmichael. The attendance of the Volunteers at a Chinese funeral --- this being the first in Penang --- made the procession which was a very long one, very impressive. The flags and banners were directly followed by a two-seatter car which was beautifully decked with flowers and wreaths, the hood being draped with the Union Jack. In the car was carried an oil painting of the deceased as a member of the Cadet Corps of Dollar Institution. On the picture was the name of the deceased and the following inscription, "Duty done for King and Country." Deceased's helmet, sidearms and other insignia to show he was a member of the Volunteer Corps here were also conveyed in this car. Behind this car was the firing party marching with arms reversed. Then followed the massive bier which was carried by a large number of men. It was covered with a beautiful "Kuan Tah" (canopy) with a lion on top of it. The canopy was also draped with the Union Jack. The rest of the Volunteers marched behind the coffin in columns of four followed by those who attended the funeral and the women mourrneers. Punctually at the appointed time the cortege left the family residence at Penang Road and proceeded to Prangin via Kimberley Street, Carnarvon Street, Armenian Street, Pitt Street, China Street, Beach Street, Malay Street, Carnarvon Street and Prangin Road, whence the coffin was borne along Burmah Road  to the burial ground at Mount Erskine. At the burial ground, the Western Division of the Estate of the late Mr Lim Leng Cheak, was a little shed where the coffin was laid up until the time of the interment which will take place later on. At the burial ground, those who attended the funeral were served with refreshments. After the coffin had been placed in the shed, the firing party, which was resting on its arms reversed as the coffin passed by, was marched up to the shed where it fired three volleys between which the "Last Post" was sounded. The General Salute terminated the proceedings which lasted up to 2 o'clock in the afternoon. There were numerous wreaths sent, among which were the following from Mr Goh Boon Tat, Miss L. Mathieu, Mr Lee Tiang Keng, Messrs Ong Soon Keng, Ong Soon Tat and Neoh Say Eng, Messrs Lim Khoon Khin, Lim Khoon Lam, Lim Chooi Bee and Lim Chooi Kwan, His nephey "Chetty," His nephews Lim Keng Chuan and Lim Keng Sim, Mr  Goh Boon Keng, Mrs Goh Boon Keng, Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Yeo Boon Chit, Tatteyes Cheer, Messrs Lam Choon Kee and Lam Say Kee, and Messrs Lim Seng Hooi, Saw Soon Chean, Lee Cheng Ewe, Yeoh Chin Lee, Ng Pak Hoey, Koi Tiang Hock, Tan Choo Fat, Boon Seng Kim, Lee Kang Thew, Boey Siew Chan and Lo Man Yuk. The principal mourners were his bereaved wife, Messrs Lim Eow Hong, Lim Eow Thoon, Lim Eow Hooi, Lim Eow Tong and several others. Mr Lim Eow Hong and Mr Lim Eow Thoon desire to thank those who attended the funeral, sent wreaths or letters of condolence. --- Straits Echo. [Malaya Tribune, 26 July 1916, Page 8]

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Khoo Saw Tin Neoh (Mrs Lee Bian Tiong), death 3 November 1935

The death of Mrs Lee Bian Tiong nee Khoo Saw Tin Neoh, at the age of 69 years took place on Sunday night at her residence at Acheen Street, Penang. She was the second daughter of the late Mr Khoo Tiong Phoe, who did a large trade in the olden days and owned several ships plying between Penang and China ports, among which were the famous Chiang Nock Kean and Chiang Hye Teng. She was the mother of Messrs Lee Eng Chuan, Eng Hoe and Eng Tat and the mother-in-law of the Hon. Mr Khoo Sian Ewe, and Messrs Khor Toon Hooi, Lim Khong Cheang and Saw Chin Chye. There are four daughters and several grand children. [The Straits Times, 7 November 1935, Page 19]

Liew Kim Swee, death 22 October 1953, Penang

Death. Mr Liew Kim Swee, aged 69, passed away on 22nd October. Funeral will take place on 25th October, at 11.00 a.m. for interment at Mt. Erskine Cemetery. He leaves behind a wife, 3 sons, Seng Theam, Seng Hock, Seng Siew, 3 daughters, Suan Cheng, Suan Sim, Suan Hong, 2 daughters-in-law Yeoh Suan Tin, Lim Yeap Saw Lee, 2 sons-in-law Tan Kheng Ean, Lim Eng Keat and many grandchildren to mourn their loss. [The Straits Times, 24 October 1953, Page 6]

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Chua Poh Neo (Mrs Tan Kim Cheng), death 19 August 1949

Death Madam Chua Poh Neo, wife of Dr Tan Kim Cheng, on August 19. She leaves behind her beloved husband, 3 sons, Bock Hay, Bock Kang, Bock Thiam, and 2 daughters, Chew Neo and Siok Neo. Funeral Thursday, August 25 at 11 a.m. Burial Ground Bukit China. [The Singapore Free Press, 23 August 1949, Page 8]

Tan Yeow Cheng (Mrs Quek Teck Seng), death 21 August 1949, Singapore

Death Mrs Quek Teck Seng, aged 72 years (nee Tan Yeow Cheng) at 21 Idris Road on 21.8.49, leaving behind 3 sons, Meng Kee, Chuan Kee, Chiang Kee, 1 daughter, Sai Kim, and 19 grandchildren. Funeral on 25.8.49 at 10 a.m. [The Singapore Free Press, 23 August 1949, Page 8]

Chua Boh Tan, death 20 August 1949, Singapore

Death. Madam Chua Boh Tan, age 78, grandmother of Lee Theow Hoe, passed away on 20th inst. at No. 80 Pasir Panjang Rd. Funeral on Wednesday noon 24th inst. at Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Singapore Free Press, 23 August 1949, Page 8]

Lee Theow Hoe & family thank relatives, friends and clubs for their contributions & night visits towards the funeral of their grand-mother the late Madam Chua Boh Tan. [The Singapore Free Press, 29 August 1949, Page 8]

Koay Boon Cheang, death 1 November 1915, Penang

It is with regret that we (Straits Echo) announce the death at the ripe age of 74 years of Koay Boon Cheang, which took place on the 1st inst. at his residence No. 23 Muntri Street, Penang. The deceased gentleman, who was at one time a Director of The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd., and was a well-known member of the Chinese community, leaves many children and grand children to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place today (Nov 6) when his remains will be removed at 10 a.m. from his residence for interment at Mount Erskine Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 8 November 1915, Page 11]

Tan Kee Fong, death 15 May 1980, Singapore

Death. Tan Kee Fong. Aged 92, called to be with the lord on 15.5.80. Leaving behind only daughter Agnes Tan Leng Choo and relatives to mourn his loss. Cortege leaves 817 Poh Huat Road on 17.5.80 Saturday at 2.00 p.m. to Nativity Church for mass service thence to Christian C.C.K. Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 16 May 1980, Page 32]

Kwan Ha Cheng (Mrs Gan Khek Beng), death 15 May 1980, Singapore

Death. Madam Kwan Ha Cheng (Mrs Gan Khek Beng). Age: 77 years. Passed away peacefully on 15th May 1980 leaving behind:- Sons Siaw Hor, Shui Jian, Eng Oon, Eng Hee; Daughters An Ngan, Kuan Neo, Leng Neo, Hwee Choo; Daughters-in-law Teo Chai Hoon, Kwong Jiok Leng, Gracie Ee Ho Ngeong, Lee Fong Kuk; Sons-in-law Late Lian Peck Hock, Kang Peng Khiam, Tan Huck Eng, Tan Kian Seng; 37 grandchildren and several great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Cortege leaves Buddhist Union - 29, Jalan Senyum on 17th May, 1980 at 8.30 a.m. for Mt. Vernon Crematorium. [The Straits Times, 16 May 1980, Page 32]

Nadarajoo s/o Vethyan, death 15 May 1980

Death. Mr Nadarajoo s/o Vethyan. Aged 36. Passed away peacefully on 15/5/80 leaving behind:- Wife, mother, 6 children, sister, nephew and niece. For further dettails, tel:- 620448. [The Straits Times, 16 May 1980, Page 32]

Kong Mun Wai, death 15 May 1980, Singapore

Death. Mr Kong Mun Wai. Aged 57. Passed away peacefully on 15th May 1980, leaving behind three daughters, Pauline, Margaret, Jenny, three sons-in-law Albert Lim, Francis Quek, Sam Lam and grand-daughter Serene Lim. Body lying in state at Block 346, 26-D Clementi Ave. 5. The cortege will leave home for Chua Chu Kang Christian Cemetery on Sunday 18th May 1980 at 1.45 p.m. [The Straits Times, 16 May 1980, Page 32]

Lilian Koh Gek Kim (Mrs A. Rahman), death 15 May 1980, Singapore

Death. Koh Gek Kim Lilian. Aged 35 years, passed away peacefully at Singapore General Hospital on May 15, 1980 leaving behind beloved husband A. Rahman, two sons Desi and Gerard, parents (George Koh Yew Lay's and Daisy Tan's only daughter) and five brothers to mourn her loss. Cortege will leave Block 420, 106-K, Bedok North Street 1, at 2 p.m. on May 17, 1980 (Saturday) for service at Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Church (Siglap) and thence to C.C.K. for burial. Transport will be provided. [The Straits Times, 16 May 1980, Page 32]

Gan Kuan Neo and Kang Peng Khiam, marriage 1950

The engagement is announced between Kang Peng Khiam, eldest son of Mr & Mrs Kang Eng Kee, and Gan Kuan Neo, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs Gan Khek Beng. [The Singapore Free Press, 13 September 1950, Page 12]

Son of Mrs Helen (nee See Chye Hoon) and Mr Gan Khek Keng aka Gan Khek Kheng, birth 1 September 1925, Singapore

Birth. On 1st September at No 11 Amber Road to Mr and Mrs Gan Khek Keng, a son. Mother and child are doing well. [Malaya Tribune, 2 September 1925, Page 6]

Khoo Heng Neo (Mrs See Tiong Wah, See Teong Wah, Seet Tiong Wah), death 10 August 1963, Singapore

Death. Mrs See Tiong Wah nee Khoo Heng Neo, aged 83, at 47, Bideford Road on 10th August, leaving behind son, See Bong Him, daughters, Helen Gan, Lucy Chen, 1 daughter-in-law and 62 grand/great grand children. Funeral 12 noon, 12th August for Bukit Brown. [The Straits Times, 11 August 1963, Page 9]

See Tiong Wah aka See Teong Wah aka Seet Tiong Wah, death 2 May 1940, Singapore

Death. Mr See Tiong Wah, beloved father of Mr See Bong Him, Mrs Helen Gan, and Mrs Lucy Chen, on May 2nd at his residence No 23 Balmoral Rd., Singapore, leaving behind him his widow, Madam Khoo Heng Neo, one son, 2 daughtters-in-law, 2 daughters, one son-in-law and nineteen grandchildren to mourn his loss. Funeral on Monday 6th instant at noon for Bukit Brown. Friends and relatives are kindly requested not to send any scrolls or music. F.M.S., Hong Kong and China papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 6 May 1940, Page 2]

Saraswathi Devi and T. Krishnan,marriage 25 January 1954, Ipoh

The marriage between Dr.T. Krishnan, son of late Dr. & Mrs. S. R. Krishnan, Seremban and Miss Saraswathi Devi, daughter of Mr & Mrs V. M. Krishnasamy, will take place in Ipoh on 25.1.54. [The Singapore Free Press, 23 January 1954, Page 15]

Hannah Au and Peter Wong, marriage 1954

The engagement is announced between Mr Peter Wong, the only son of Mr and the late Mrs Wong Kok Hui, and Miss Hannah Au, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Au Po Ghee, Singapore. [The Singapore Free Press, 23 January 1954, Page 15]

Rita Koh and Philip Gan, marriage 1954

Engagement is announced between Philip Gan, youngest son of the late Mr Gan Khek Kheng and Mrs Helen Gan, to Rita Koh, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs Koh Yew Keng. [The Singapore Free Press, 23 January 1954, Page 15]

Monday, October 1, 2012

See Cheng Lian and Lee Cheng Hock, marriage January 1922, Singapore

The engagement is announced of Miss See Cheng Lian, second daughter of the late Mr See Ewe Boon and Mrs See Ewe Boon, of Singapore, to Mr Lee Cheng Hock of the Borneo Co., son of Mr Lee Chay Ham of Chop Aik Soon, Market-street, Singapore. The bride is the sister of Mr See Teong Wah, J.P. [Malaya Tribune, 20 January 1922, Page 4]

Aruahmee Ammal, death January 1924

Messrs M. K. Marah and A. Gurubathum and family beg to tender their sincere thanks to their relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the late Aruahmee Ammal, on Thursday last and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolence. [Malaya Tribune, 7 January 1924, Page 6]

Tan Bian Teng, death 5 January 1924, Singapore

Death. On Jan. 5 at his residence, 163 Upper Serangoon-road, Tan Bian Teng, aged 67. Father of Mr Tan Choo Chye and Brothers. Funeral on Wednesday the 9th instant to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 7 January 1924, Page 6]

See Kee Ann, death 13 January 1924, Malacca


Death on Sunday, Jan 13 at 8 a.m. at his residence No. 77 Heeren-street Malacca aged 61 years, Mr See Kee Ann, Justice of the Peace, retired Municipal Commissioner and President of the Hock Kian Huay Kuan (Malacca) son of the late Mr See Moh Guan and grandson of the late Mr See Hood Kee, uncle of Mr See Tiong Wah, J.P., and Municipal Commissioner (Singapore), father-in-law of Messrs Tan Soo Ghi, Tan Chong Lek, Neo Tong Kee, Chee Chin Kiong and Mr Tan Teng Quee. He left a widow, two sons Mr See Wee Yan and See Beng Kam, five daughters and many grand-children to mournn his loss. Deeply regretted. The corpse will leave his residence on Saturday the 19th instant at 12.30 p.m. for interment at his family burial ground at Bukit Bahru. [Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1924, Page 6]


Mary See Chye Geok and Gan Khek Keng, marriage 1922, Singapore


The engagement is announced of Miss See Chye Geok, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs See Teong Wah of Singapore, to Mr Gan Khek Keng, son of the late Mr Gan Kang Siow, of Samarang, and brother of Mr Gan Khek Beng, of Chop Hap Chiang Chan, Market-street, Singapore. [Malaya Tribune, 20 January 1922, Page 4]

Gan Cheow How, birth 5 January 1924, Singapore


Birth. On 5th January at 4.30 a.m. at No 26 Oxley-road to Mr and Mrs Gan Khek Keng, a son named Gan Cheow How, doing well. [Malaya Tribune, 7 January 1924, Page 6]

Death. At 12.30 p.m. on January 5th at 26 Oxley-road, from eclampsia, Mary See Chye Geok aged 20 years, beloved wife of Mr Gan Khek Keng, and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs See Teong Wah, J.P., M. C., and of Mrs See Teong Wah, deeply regretted. Straits, F.M.S., Java and China papers please copy. The funeral will take place on Sunday, January 14, at 10 a.m. to the Municipal Chinese Burial Ground at Bukit Brown. [Malaya Tribune, 7 January 1924, Page 6; The Straits Times, 7 January 1924, Page 8]

The funeral of the late See Chye Geok Neo, beloved wife of Mr Gan Khek Keng will be removed from her residence No. 26, Oxley-road at 10 a.m. on Saturday 12th instant instead of Sunday 13th instant as previously announced. [Malaya Tribune, 8 January 1924, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 11 January 1924, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 12 January 1924, Page 6]

Mr Gan Khek Keng sincerely thank those relatives and friends who rendered their services and attended the funeral of his beloved wife Mary on Saturday 12th instant, and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolence. [Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1924, Page 6]

Mr and Mrs See Tiong Wah sincerely thank those relatives who attended the funeral of their beloved daughter, Mary on Saturday 12th instant, and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolence. [Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1924, Page 6]

Mary See Chye Geok (Mrs Gan Khek Keng), death 5 January 1924, Singapore

Death. At 12.30 p.m. on January 5th at 26 Oxley-road, from eclampsia, Mary See Chye Geok aged 20 years, beloved wife of Mr Gan Khek Keng, and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs See Teong Wah, J.P., M. C., and of Mrs See Teong Wah, deeply regretted. Straits, F.M.S., Java and China papers please copy. The funeral will take place on Sunday, January 14, at 10 a.m. to the Municipal Chinese Burial Ground at Bukit Brown. [Malaya Tribune, 7 January 1924, Page 6; The Straits Times, 7 January 1924, Page 8]

The funeral of the late See Chye Geok Neo, beloved wife of Mr Gan Khek Keng will be removed from her residence No. 26, Oxley-road at 10 a.m. on Saturday 12th instant instead of Sunday 13th instant as previously announced. [Malaya Tribune, 8 January 1924, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 11 January 1924, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 12 January 1924, Page 6]

Mr Gan Khek Keng sincerely thank those relatives and friends who rendered their services and attended the funeral of his beloved wife Mary on Saturday 12th instant, and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolence. [Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1924, Page 6]

Mr and Mrs See Tiong Wah sincerely thank those relatives who attended the funeral of their beloved daughter, Mary on Saturday 12th instant, and also those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolence. [Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1924, Page 6]

Chia Neo Cheow and Lim Cheng Jin, marriage 16 January 1926

The marriage of Mr Lim Cheng Jin eldest son of Mr and Mrs Lim Chay Chuan to Miss Chia Neo Cheow eldest daughter of Mrs Chia Tiong Suan and the late Mr Chia Tiong Suan will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 16th. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 January 1926, Page 8]

Teo Choon Neo (Mrs Ong Soon Tee), death 23 February 1953, Singapore

Death. Mrs Ong Soon Tee (nee Madam Teo Choon Neo) age 76 passed away peacefully on 23rd February 1953 at 6.45 p.m. at No 46 St. Patrick's Road, leaving behind her 5 sons --- Ong Siow Sian, Dr Ong Siow Hian, Ong Siow Kee, Ong Siow Giap and Ong Siow Hin, 1 son-in-law, Lim Kim Chye, 6 daughters-in-law, and several grand children and great grand children. Funeral on Friday 27th February at 10 a.m. at Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 24 February 1953, Page 7]

Wee Ong Neo (Mrs Ong Soon Tee), death 7 May 1912, Singapore

Death. On May 7, at 9 a.m. at her residence No 100 River Valley Road, Sinfapore, Wee Ong Neo, wife of Ong Soon Tee, aged 37 years. Funeral will be announced later. [The Straits Times, 8 May 1912, Page 6]

Mrs Ong Tiang Swee, death 18 June 1915, Kuching

It is with the greatest regret that we record the death of Mrs Ong Tiang Swee, the wife of the President of the Chinese Court, Kuching, Sarawak, which took place on Friday morning the 18th instant at her residence in Ewe Hai Street. Deceased was 47 years of age and leaves 6 sons, 5 daughters and 10 grand-children. The funeral took place on the morning of the 20th at Mr Ong Tiang Swee's country residence, Batu Kinyang, and was largely attended. We express our sympathy with Mr Tiang Swee and the relatives of the deceased --- Sarawak Gazette. [Malaya Tribune, 8 July 1915, Page 10]

Ong Hap Hin, death May 1914, Kuching

The death has occurred in Kuching of Mr Ong Hap Hin, eldest son of Mr Ong Tiang Swee, president of the Chinese Court. The deceased was only 26 years of age but had already taken a prominent part in Chinese commercial life in Sarawak. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 May 1914, Page 7]

Lim Boey Guat (Mrs Ong Tiang Soon), death 28 February 1928, Singapore

Madam Lim Boey Guat, beloved wife of Mr Ong Tiang Soon of Messrs Ong Ewe Hai & Co., aged 69, died at her residence No 12 Martin Lane at 9.45 p.m. on February 28, 1928. She leaves behind her husband, nine sons, Messrs Ong Leng Hoon, Hood Hin, Chip Hee, Beow Sim, Chip Yan, Chip Hong, Chip Joo, Joo Chin and Soo Keng, five daughters, five sons-in-law Messrs Tan Kwee Liang, Tan Teng Ann, Tay Teng Hup, Soh Yew Jin and Dr Thung Siang Swee, ten daughters-in-law, twenty-seven grand children, Ong Cheng Bee, Tan Koon Inn, Tan Beng Ghee, Tan Beng Lay, etc., and one grandson-in-law Mr Yeo Yan Boon. Deeply regretted. Funeral will be announced later.

Source: The Straits Times, 1 March 1928, Page 7

Ong Tiang Soon, death 30 October 1934, Singapore

Mr Ong Tiang Soon, eldest son of the late Mr Ong Ewe Hai of Messrs Ong Ewe Hai & Co. passed away peacefully at his residence No. 12 Kim Yam Road, on October 30, 1934, at 3.20 a.m. at the age of 80. He leaves behind 9 sons, Messrs Ong Leng Hoon, Ong Hood Hin, Ong Chip Hee, Ong Beow Sim, Ong Chip Yan, Ong Chip Hong, Ong Chip Joo, Ong Joo Chin and Ong Soo Keng, 5 daughters Ong Yan Lin Neo, Ong Yan Gay Neo, Ong Yan Ho Neo, Ong Chim Kay Neo and Ong Yan Lip Neo, 5 sons-in-law, Mr Tan Kwee Liang, Mr Tan Teng Ann, Mr Tay Teng Hup, Mr Soh Yiew Jin and Dr Thung Siang Swee, 9 daughters-in-law, 48 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren to mourn their loss. Sarawak and China papers please copy. Friends and relations are kindly requested not to send scrolls and banners. Date of funeral will be announced later. [The Straits Times, 31 October 1934, Page 10]

The funeral of the late Mr Ong Tiang Soon, a well-known Singapore merchant, took place on Thursday. Mr Tiang Soon was the eldest son of the late Mr Ong Ewe Hai, who founded the firm of Ong Ewe Hai and Co., 75 years ago. This firm is still extant, and Mr Tiang Soon was the proprietor of it at the time of his death. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 November 1934, Page 6]