obituary
(fondly known as Ronnie to his siblings, and Ah Hock to his friends and relatives), formerly the owner of Shing Hooi Electrical Engineering,and a life-long resident of Penang, died unexpectedly on May 18th, 2020 at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his father, Chin Yim Seang and his mother, Ong Guat Kin.
He is survived by his wife, Tan Lean Kim (also known as Ah Poh) and his seven siblings, two god-sisters, eight nieces, one nephew, three great-nieces and one great-nephew.
- Alex Chin Kok Hin
Vincent Chin Kok Choy
- Molly Chin Cheng Sim - married to Richard Tan with three daughters
Joana Tan (married to Carlos Gramajo)
Jessica Tan (married to Eric Newkirk with one daughter and one son,
Mia Newkirk and Evan Newkirk)
Juliet Tan (married to Christian Ramos with twin girls, Cierra Ramos and Calla Ramos
- Jennifer Chin Cheng Yek - married to Martin Peltz with two daughters and one son:
Catherine Peltz
Melissa Peltz (married to Michael Abbott)
Arthur Peltz (married to Hong Khuc)
- Julie Chin Cheng Lean - married to Alan Valukonis with two daughters:
Amy Valukonis
Trisha Valukonis
- Margaret Chin Cheng Kim - married to Tom Danielson with one daughter:
Alexis Danielson
Callie Chin Cheng Mooi (married to Dale Riley)
- Chuah Pek Tin
Helen Hunter (married to Wayne Hunter)
Ronnie was a jovial and generous hearted man, and a jokester in the family. He was also a spiritual man involved in many Buddhist and Taoist temple activities. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.