Khoo Teng Hin was a property owner and dealer. He was also a committee member of the Tiang Ho Kok Association before becoming its Vice-President in 1932.
Khoo Ban Seng passed away at age of 76 on February 8, 1924 at his residence in No 5 Shanghai Road. The paper said that he is survived by two sons; Messrs. Khoo Teng Hin and Khoo Teng Leong and 16 grandchildren. The funeral was held on February 17, 1924 at Silat Road Cemetery. Madam Ho Lek Neo , the mother of Khoo Teng Hin and Khoo Teng Leong passed away on January, 1912.
Son: unknown
There was a report on the papers that on 9 December 1923, that the eldest son of Khoo Teng Hin drowned while swimming off sea at 6 3/4 mile, Pasir Panjang. No name was mentioned.
Son: Khoo Eng Teck
Secretary of the Shanghai Badminton Party, Khoo Eng Teck together with his brothers, Khoo Eng Wah and Khoo Eng Poh were office bearers as well. His brother, Khoo Eng Wah was also in badminton.
Son: Khoo Eng Wah
Khoo Eng Wah (the third son of the late Mr and Mrs Khoo Teng Hin) passed away at the age of 39 at his residence at No. 35 Koek Road, Syonan on May 27, 1945. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters and several brothers. He is buried in Bukit Brown in Hill 4 Division A. Khoo Eng Wah's wife, Madam Wee Swee Neo is the daughter of Majoor Wee Boon Teng.
Son: Khoo Eng Tin (William Khoo Eng Tin)
Khoo Eng Tin joined the British Army as a civilian officer. He married Madam Lily Wee (daughter of Wee Kheng Cheng and Madam Khoo Yang Neo) in October 1944. They have four children, Madam Helen Khoo Chiew Gek, Mr. George Khoo Chin Beng, Mr. Richard Khoo Chin Chye, Madam Margaret Khoo Poh Gek. Khoo Eng Tin passed away on March 29, 1989 at the age of 71.
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| Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Teng Hin |
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| Khoo Teng Hin together with Tiang Ho Kok Association members |
Death
Khoo Teng Hin passed away at his residence, No.5 Shanghai Road on 11 September 1938 at the age of 59. He left behind a widow, several sons, Messrs. Khoo Eng Teck, Khoo Eng Wah, Khoo Eng Chye, Khoo Eng Watt, Khoo Eng Poh, Khoo Eng Tee, Khoo Eng Tin, Khoo Eng Cheng and others, 4 daughters, 6 daughters-in-law, 2 sons-in-law, Messrs. Kam Swee guan and Pang Leong Choo.Madam Lim Chye Kim passed away on 5 June 1933 at the age of 35 at her residence, 5 Shanghai Road. She leaves behind an aged mother, her husband, 10 sons (Khoo Eng Teck, Khoo Eng Wah, Khoo Eng Chye, Khoo Eng Watt, Khoo Eng Poh, Khoo Eng Tee, Khoo Eng Tin, Khoo Eng Cheng, Khoo Eng Chuan, Khoo Eng Choon), 4 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, Kam Swee Guan, Pang Leong Choo, 2 daughters-in-law and 7 grandchildren.
On the tomb of Khoo Teng Hin and Madam Lim Chye Kim tomb, listed are the name of their children;
Sons: Khoo Eng Teck, Khoo Eng Wah, Khoo Eng Chye, Khoo Eng Watt, Khoo Eng Poh, Khoo Eng Tee, Khoo Eng Tin, Khoo Eng Cheng, Khoo Eng Hock, Khoo Eng Chuan, Khoo Eng Choon, Khoo Eng Tong, Khoo Eng Chiong, Khoo Eng Hong
Daughters: Khoo Wah Neo, Khoo Eng Neo, Khoo Seong Neo, Khoo Lee Neo, Khoo Sim Neo, Khoo Hye Neo
Grandson: Khoo Chin Beow, Khoo Cheng Wee, Khoo Cheng Lim, Khoo Cheng Lock, Khoo Cheng Soon and Khoo Cheng Bee
Granddaughters: Khoo Chin Hoon, Khoo Gek Choo, Khoo Gek Lin, Khoo Im Neo, Khoo Lai Neo, Khoo Kim Neo
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| Tomb of Mr and Mrs Khoo Teng Hin |
Family
Father: Khoo Ban SengKhoo Ban Seng passed away at age of 76 on February 8, 1924 at his residence in No 5 Shanghai Road. The paper said that he is survived by two sons; Messrs. Khoo Teng Hin and Khoo Teng Leong and 16 grandchildren. The funeral was held on February 17, 1924 at Silat Road Cemetery. Madam Ho Lek Neo , the mother of Khoo Teng Hin and Khoo Teng Leong passed away on January, 1912.
Son: unknown
There was a report on the papers that on 9 December 1923, that the eldest son of Khoo Teng Hin drowned while swimming off sea at 6 3/4 mile, Pasir Panjang. No name was mentioned.
Son: Khoo Eng Teck
Secretary of the Shanghai Badminton Party, Khoo Eng Teck together with his brothers, Khoo Eng Wah and Khoo Eng Poh were office bearers as well. His brother, Khoo Eng Wah was also in badminton.
Son: Khoo Eng Wah
Khoo Eng Wah (third son of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Teng Hin) og No. 5 Shanghai Road got engaged to Miss Wee Swee Neo (youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wee Boon Teng of Nos. 5 and 7, Kim Yam Road.
Khoo Eng Wah (the third son of the late Mr and Mrs Khoo Teng Hin) passed away at the age of 39 at his residence at No. 35 Koek Road, Syonan on May 27, 1945. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters and several brothers. He is buried in Bukit Brown in Hill 4 Division A. Khoo Eng Wah's wife, Madam Wee Swee Neo is the daughter of Majoor Wee Boon Teng.
2 sons: Khoo Cheng Wee, Khoo Cheng Lim
4 daughters: Khoo Gek Choo, Khoo Gek Lin, Khoo Gek Kee, Khoo Gek Liew
One of Khoo Eng Wah's son, Khoo Cheng Lim was the Chairman of URA from 1987-2001.
Son: Khoo Eng Poh
Khoo Eng Poh left school in 1925 and worked in a commercial firm for several years and got married. He then became a medical student and graduated from King Edward VII College of Medicine as a dental surgeon. During his college years, he was the first dental student to be elected to be the Medical College Union President.
Son: Khoo Eng Tee
Khoo Eng Tee (seventh son of Khoo Teng Hin and the late Madam Lim Chye Kim) married Miss Cheang Seok Hean Neo alias Mary Cheang ( third daughter of Mr. Cheang Jim Chuan and the late Madam Chan Kim Hong Neo ) on February 1938.
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| Khoo Eng Wah |
Son: Khoo Eng Poh
Khoo Eng Poh left school in 1925 and worked in a commercial firm for several years and got married. He then became a medical student and graduated from King Edward VII College of Medicine as a dental surgeon. During his college years, he was the first dental student to be elected to be the Medical College Union President.
Son: Khoo Eng Tee
Khoo Eng Tee (seventh son of Khoo Teng Hin and the late Madam Lim Chye Kim) married Miss Cheang Seok Hean Neo alias Mary Cheang ( third daughter of Mr. Cheang Jim Chuan and the late Madam Chan Kim Hong Neo ) on February 1938.
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| Khoo Eng Tee and Cheang Seok Hean |
Son: Khoo Eng Tin (William Khoo Eng Tin)
Khoo Eng Tin joined the British Army as a civilian officer. He married Madam Lily Wee (daughter of Wee Kheng Cheng and Madam Khoo Yang Neo) in October 1944. They have four children, Madam Helen Khoo Chiew Gek, Mr. George Khoo Chin Beng, Mr. Richard Khoo Chin Chye, Madam Margaret Khoo Poh Gek. Khoo Eng Tin passed away on March 29, 1989 at the age of 71.
Daughter: Khoo Wah Neo / Mrs. Kam Swee Guan
Mrs. Kam Swee Guan nee Madam Khoo Wah Neo passed away at the age of 83 on 20 September 1982.
Son: Luke Kam Eng Cheong
Daughter-in-law: Nellie Gan
Daughter and son-in-law: Lily Kam and Peter Tan
Adopted Son and daughter-in-law: Phua Tin Loon and Ivy Chiam
Adopted daughter and son-in-law: Irene Pang and Justin Heng
Grandchildren; Pearl Kam, Penny Kam, Phyllis Kam, Michael Tan, Merlin Tan, Michelle Tan
Daughter: Khoo Eng Neo alias Burok / Mrs. Pang Leong Choo
Mrs. Pang Leong Choo nee Madam Khoo Eng Neo alias Burok passed away at the age of 30on 26 March 1935 at he residence, No. 5 Shanghai Road. She leaves behind her father, Mr. Khoo Teng Hin, her husband, 1 son, 1 daughter and several brothers and sisters. She is buried in Bukit Brown.
Daughter: Khoo Lee Neo
The engagement was announced on 31 May 1938 of Mr. Pang Leong Choo (second son of Mr. Pang Cheng Tee and the late Madam Ho Kiok Neo) and Miss Khoo Lee Neo (youngest daughter of Mr. Khoo Teng Hin and the late Madam Lim Chye Kim).
Alice Khoo Lee Neo passed away at the age of 74 on 3 June 1994.
Pang Leong Choo passed away at the age of 88 on 11 November 1992. He is survived by;
His wife: Khoo Lee Neo
Son: Pang Lye Watt,
Daughter-in-law: Jessie Oh
Daughters: Peng Lye Im, Peng Lye Ann, Irene
Sons-in-law: Tan Seng Hai, Heng Siew Sun, Justin
Adopted son and daughter-in-law: Kam Eng Cheong Luke and Nellie Gan
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| Pang Leong Choo |
Location of tomb
Khoo Teng Hin is buried in Hill 3 Section D, plot 867.
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Untitled. (1923, December 10). The Straits Times
Death. (1924, February 9). The Straits Times
Tiang Ho Kok Association. (1932, January 24). The Straits Times
Medical Union Officials. (1936, June 7). The Straits Times
Untitled. (1938, February 20). The Straits Times
Acknowledgments. (1945, May 30). The Syonan Times
Advertisement. (1999, August 9). The Straits Times
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References
Social and Personal (1912, February 1). The Straits TimesUntitled. (1923, December 10). The Straits Times
Death. (1924, February 9). The Straits Times
Tiang Ho Kok Association. (1932, January 24). The Straits Times
Medical Union Officials. (1936, June 7). The Straits Times
Untitled. (1938, February 20). The Straits Times
Acknowledgments. (1945, May 30). The Syonan Times
Advertisement. (1999, August 9). The Straits Times
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