Catherine Ong Sample Memorial
Age: 66
30 April 1958 — 20 January 2025
Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.
Biography
Mrs Catherine Ong was a passionate advocate for Peranakan heritage preservation in Singapore. As a founding member of the Peranakan Association and former curator at the Peranakan Museum, she dedicated her life to sharing the rich nyonya-baba culture with younger generations. Her handmade beaded slippers and kueh recipes are treasured family heirlooms. She was also a devoted wife, mother of two, and grandmother of five, whose home on Emerald Hill was always filled with laughter, spices, and stories.
Wake Details
Parlour C, Direct Funeral Services, 148A Jalan Bukit Merah
Wed, 22 Jan, 11:00 am — Fri, 24 Jan, 01:00 pm
Prayers: Jan 22: 7pm – 9pm | Jan 23: 10am – 12pm, 3pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm | Jan 24: 9am – 11am
Funeral Details
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Columbarium
Sat, 25 Jan, 02:00 am — Sat, 25 Jan, 04:00 am
Leaves Direct Funeral Services, 148A Jalan Bukit Merah at Sat, 25 Jan, 12:30 am
Arrives Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Columbarium at Sat, 25 Jan, 01:45 am
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Tributes & Messages
Mrs Ong kebaya collection was legendary. She hosted so many workshops for young people interested in Peranakan heritage. Her legacy will live on in every beadwork pattern she taught.
Catherine was a mentor and a friend. Her knowledge of Peranakan culture was encyclopaedic, yet she shared it with such warmth and humour. The museum community mourns her deeply.
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