Ong Koon Kiat (Bukit Brown)

Ong Koon Kiat passed away at the age of 75 on 8 April 1939. Listed on his tomb are his mourners - his children and grandchildren.

Sons: Ong Kee Hock, Ong Kee Siew, Ong Tiow Wan

Daughters: Ong Hoon Neo, Ong Chwee Neo, Ong Joo Neo, Ong Poh Neo, Ong Tiam Mui

Grandsons: Ong Yeok Wan, Ong Yeok Tong, Ong Yeok Swee, Ong Yeok Beng 

Granddaughters: Ong Kam Toh, Ong Maggie

Ong Koon Kiat passed away at 394 River Valley Road on 8 April 1939 at 7 am (newspaper list his age as 70). He leaves behind 3 sons, 5 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, 21 grandchildren. Malacca papers please copy. 

Ong Koon Keat was a partner with the Johore Gambier and Pepper Farm and also a property owner. 

On 12 March 1920, Ong Koon Keat was fined $150 by the District Court for raising the rent of house No. 8 Upper Chinchew Street without the permission of the Rent Assessment Board.

Tomb of Ong Koon Kiat (photo courtesy of Soh Ah Beng)

Wife: Chee Boey Lee Neo / Chee Buay Lee Neo

Madam Chee Boey Lee Neo / Chee Buay Lee Neo, wife of Mr. Ong Koon Keat passed away at the age of 36 on 13 October 1913 at her residence, 12 Mohamed Sultan Road. She came of a well known family of Malacca and was one of the sisters of Mr. Chee Swee Cheng, J.P. 

Madam Chee Boey Lee Neo leaves a daughter and several stepchildren . It was mention that about a month ago, she lost her only son. On 17 October 1913, the remains of the late Mrs. Ong Koon Keat were moved from her residence, 12 Mohamed Sultan Road to the Seh Ong Cemetery, Bukit Timah Road. There was a large attendance, among those present being the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim, C.M.G, Messrs. Chia Keng Chin, Tan Kheam Gock, Chee Swee Cheng, Ong Koon Kee, Quay Geok Yeow, Ong Peng Hock, Ang Hock Siew, Chia Cheng Kang, Chia Teck Chye, Chua Yeow Kee, Koh Teong Yang, Tan Soo Guan, Tan Cheow Pin, Tan Wi Yan, Chee Toon Cheng, Ong Beng Guat, Tan Teck Puan, Tan Ong Tee, Chee Bee Cheng, Quay Geok Lim, Wee Keng Teong and Koh Seck Tian. Mr. Ong Koon Keat and family thank those who attended. 

From the tomb of Madam Chee Buay Lee Neo, she was born on 27 July 1877 and passed away on 13 October 1913. 

Tomb of Madam Chee Buay Lee Neo / Chee Boey Lee Neo

Mother: Mrs. Ong Kong Koon 

Mrs. Ong Kong Koon passed away at the ageo of 80 on 12 September 1916 at her residence, 154 Heeren Street, Malacca. She leaves behind 3 sons;

Mr. Ong Koon Kee

Mr. Ong Kim Kiat

Mr. Ong Koon Kiat

a daughter, 34 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 

Grandson: Ong Yeok Tong

Ong Yeok Tong passed way at the age of 23. He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ong Kee Siew of No. 9 Lorong 36, Geylang on 4 April 1947. He is buried at Coronation Road Cemetery. Ong Yeok Tong was cycling on a bicycle at Kallang Road when he was knocked down by a lorry.

Location of tomb

Block 4 Section C, plot 1025