Mum of Sheng Siong bosses dies at 91: About 1,000 flower wreaths sent to funeral wake
They would have received 2,000 had they requested for wreaths not to be sent to the wake.
Ng Lye Poh, the mother of Sheng Siong founders, died on September 5 at the age of 91. Her son, Lim Hock Leng, who manages the company, shared the impact of her passing in a 7-minute TikTok video posted on September 8. The video showed the numerous flower wreaths that had been sent to the funeral hall, with Lim expressing his gratitude for the condolences received. He remarked, "My mother's karma is too great... she is Singapore's national treasure."
Upon viewing the sea of flowers, Lim stated he was "truly shocked" by the sheer number. The obituary revealed that Ng was known as the "Sheng Siong Ah Ma" and left behind nearly 100 family members, including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite requesting not to send flower wreaths to the wake, Lim shared that they had received over 960 wreaths, estimating that the total could have exceeded 2,000 if not for the initial request.
Wreaths were sent by various well-wishers, including MPs, ministers, Mediacorp, religious temples and organizations, and Qihua Primary School. Lim's mother had a significant influence on their business, and the Lim brothers shared fond memories of her impact on their lives. A heart-shaped bouquet of white and pink flowers stood in front of Ng's casket, symbolizing the appreciation from those who mourned her passing.
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