MR. NG KIM BOK (12.1.1925 – 10.12.2009)
Dad passed away peacefully at 2:42PM on the 10th December 2009 at the SJMC. The burial certificate stated the causes of death were due to head injury, cerebral contusion and aspiration pneumonia.
Dad was born on 12th January 1925. So he was 84 years 11 month and 28 days old when he passed away. One month and 2 days short of his 85th birthday. However, according to the complicated Chinese calendar calculations and taking into account his zodiac sign and a bonus addition of 3 years, he was officially pronounced to be 89 years old.
Dad left behind his dear wife, 6 children, 4 daughters-in law and 1 son in-law, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. The last family photograph taken was almost 10 years ago. It was a pity that we did not arrange for a family photograph with all 4 generations when dad was still around.
The wake was for 5 days complete with all the rituals and rites as recommended by the “ISO certified" undertaker. Dad’s ashes were laid to rest on Monday 14 December 2009 at the peaceful, tranquil and beautifully landscaped Shah Alam Memorial Park. The remnant indistinguishable ashes were supposed to be disposed off separately. We decided to take the remaining ashes and scattered them into the Mengibol river in Kluang, Dad’s and our hometown. (Mom does not want the box of ashes to be brought into the house or kept for long anywhere. I suggest we make the trip to Kluang this weekend. Anyone wishing to go, please signs up in this blog.)
As a mark of respect to dad, we will observe 100 days of mourning. During this period, clothing in the shades of red, orange and yellow are to be avoided.
Dad had departed for heaven but he will remain forever in our hearts and our minds.
simon - 15 Dec 09
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