Koh Hoo Giaw and Madam Song Seck Lim (Bukit Brown)

Koh Hoo Giaw passed away at the age of 52 on 2 April 1935. Madam Song Seck Lim 
Listed on their tomb are the names of their children;
Sons: Koh Poh Eng, Koh Peng Yam
Daughters: Koh Chye Eng, Koh Chye Bee, Koh Chye Lian, Koh Chye San, Koh Chye Boon

From the newspapers, Mr. Koh Hoo Giaw passed away at the age of 49 at his residence, 73 Cuppage Road at 6:25 pm on 2 April 1935. He leaves behind his wife, 2 sons, Messrs. Koh Poh Eng, Koh Peng Yam, 5 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 2 grandchildren. Funeral to be held on 6 April 1935 for Bukit Brown. (Sarawak and China papers please copy). 

Madam Song Seck Lim death date was not listed, but i noticed the ceramic picture of her was placed. It seems she was buried here sometime later but not sure when. 

Koh Hoo Giaw and Madam Song Seck Lim 





Daughter: Koh Chye Lian
The engagement was announced on 19 May 1934 between Mr. Tan Peng Wee / Tan Peng Wehee (staff of the Municipal Electric Department, eldest son of Mr. Tan Choon Leong and the late Madam Lee Keow Ee) and Miss Koh Chye Lian (third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Koh Hoo Giaw). The marriage took place in October 1936 at "Newton Lodge", 39 Newton Road. 


Location of tomb 

Block 3 Division D, plot 297



Koh Hoo Giaw and Madam Song Seck Lim 


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