Michael Ong Teong Seng

December 31st, 1946 - October 2nd, 2021

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Michael Ong Teong Seng passed away peacefully on 2 October 2021 at the age of 74. Michael, an early adopter of Ikebana, founded and operated Fleuridee for four decades until his retirement in 2015. He had a lifelong passion for all things botanical and was an innovator in the field of floristry with his unique perspective and compositions. Michael brought joy to every person he crossed paths with. He will be fondly remembered for his unique floral artistry and a broad range of other creative pursuits. Parents: Ong Eng Tin (d.) & Chua Teck Choon (d.) Brothers & sisters-in-law: Peter Ong Teong Hean (d.) & Wong Siew Lean Ong Teong Lee (d.) Ong Teong Eok (d.) & Low Foon Chi (d.) Ong Teong Pin & Lily Tan Alan Ong & Henrietta Chen Sisters & brothers-in-law: Eileen Ong Helen & Tony Mancini (d.) Dee & Rob Falloon Lillian & Mark Clonts Cousin Charles Chua & Christina Seet Nieces & Nephews: Gerry Ong & Chiaki Kawai Christopher Wee & Ngau Poh Foong Freda Ong & Adrian Wang Elizabeth Wee & Peter Glassey Ong Tso Ling & Anthony Ow Vera Ong Ong Tso Sheng & Deborah Lim Geraldine Ong Joycelyn Wee & Sean Carson Lucietta Mancini Adam Falloon Miriam Falloon Joshua Ong Josiah Ong Alexandra Chua Catherine Chua Elizabeth Chua Christopher Chua Juliet Chua We love you dearly, Mikasso!

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Freda Ong

Published January 3rd, 2022

Dee Ong

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Published October 14th, 2021

Tee Shi Yun

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Published October 9th, 2021

Gerry Ong

My uncle Michael is a unique soul. His sensitive nature enabled him to express his craft of floristry and art to levels as can be attested by the many kind comments here. As much as is mentioned about his passion for floristry, he is equally celebrated for his humanity. He expresses that same sensitivity towards people the cared about and love. I am thankful to have had the privilege of spending some time working and living with him. I am grateful to have him as family. Prior to the pandemic, we spoke about him relocating to Bali and he was looking forward to it. Perhaps a small wooden house in my yard... It was a month or two ago that I got a call from him at an odd hour of the morning. He called and just said "I love you". Out of concern, I ask if he was ok. He had had a moment he thought he was going to die in a dream. Sadly those were the last three words I shouted over the phone as the nurses took the phone away from him. They were about to intubate him then. It was so hurried and I am not so sure if he heard me, but I find comfort that I have had the chance to tell him so on a few occasions. But it is never enough is it?

Published October 14th, 2021