The death of Mrs. Luna Sopher, widow of the late Marcus Aaron Sopher, of Shanghai, occurred on Saturday, the 9th instant at 11 p.m. while proceeding by the P. M. S. President Pierce to Hongkong to join her daughters, Mrs. Edward Ezra ang Miss Sopher.
The deceased, who was 54 years old, was born in Bombay. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. David, a well-known family of that city, and sister of Sir Sassoon J. David, Bart., of Bombay, ang of Mr. Aubrey J. David, of London, who survive her. At the age of 20 she was married to the late Mr. M. A. Sopher, a well-known and respected citizen of Shanghai, one of the first members of the Shanghai Race Club and a member of the Shanghai Club, and partner in the firm of Messrs 8S. J. David & Ca.
During her stay in China she was greatly endeared to a wide circle of friends.
She was a loving wife anda very devoted mother. She leaves behind three daughters, two sons and two grandsons. Her death, which was quite unexpected, came as an overwhelming blow to her children and will be severely felt by her other relatives and friends.
The funeral will take place in Shanghai on arrival of the remains from Hongkong.
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