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Engineer Rahwa Asgedom Bahta

Passed 01/17/2022

Obituary For Engineer Rahwa Asgedom Bahta

On Monday January 18, 2022, Engineer Rahwa Yehdego Bahta, a passionate wife and wonderful mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 32 in Greensboro, NC, USA.

Eng. Rahwa was born on June 18, 1989, to Ato Yehdego Bahta and Woizero Tsige Asheber in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her academic excellence started at an early age while attending Frehiwot and John F. Kennedy elementary schools. After graduating from Black Lion High School, she attended Africa Beza College where she earned an associate degree in Sales and Management. Subsequently, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and master’s degree in Computer Science from Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina, U.S.A.

Engineer Rahwa was a gifted and accomplished engineer with a bright future ahead of her. She started her career at Sigma Technology Group, a global technology consulting firm, where she was instrumental in delivering cutting-edge designs and developments. Later, she joined Alton/XDIN, Inc., an engineering firm, where she took on leadership roles in various groundbreaking technology projects.

In her latest role, Rahwa worked at Volvo Trucks as Senior Project Manager in the Electrical Engineering Division. She was very well revered by her peers for her remarkable tenacity and exceptional work ethics. As a homage to her dedication and perseverance, she earned numerous accolades and multiple fast track promotions throughout her professional career.

Eng. Rahwa touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity and was dearly loved by her peers. She cherished her family and lived an amazing life to the fullest. She was a witty, kindhearted, passionate, and caring mother that always brightened the room with her dazzling smile.

Engineer Rahwa is survived by the love of her life, Ato Yonas Tsegaye; her 8-month-old daughter, Blain Yonas; her parents, Ato Yehdego Bahta and Woizero Tsige Asheber; her four brothers, Medhane Yihdego Bahta, Habtom Yihdego Bahta, Kibrom Yihdego Bahta, and Isreal Teru; her aunts, Abeba Desta and Senait Hailu; and cousins Tariku Getachew and Martha Getachew.

Our beautiful daughter, sister, mother, wife, and friend will be truly missed as she was genuinely loved by everyone who knew and adored her. Her beautiful smile and legacy will live on as we cherish her memory forever.

Funeral service will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Westminster Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, NC.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.


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So very sorry for your loss; she will be missed by many...

I'm sorry for your loss. May A favorite scripture of mine Philippians 4:7 help. It says God can guard our heart and mind so we can have peace. May You, her family have that peace.

Dear Rahwa, I had very few opportunities to work with you, but I can say, every time you entered our lab, it was like the sunshine coming in. You always had a beautiful smile and it brought dynamism all around you. You will be missed.-Xavier

My mentor, my friend. Your pranks, your wittiness, your smile, your friendship will be dearly missed. I pray God bless your family in this time. May you rest in peace ~Miche

Dear Rahwa, I had the privilege to work with you at Volvo in GSO in the past three years. We also had fun time to share the rides to the workout class at noon. You will be dearly missed for your intelligence, beauty, calmness and caring. May God bless your family and give them the strength they need in the most difficult time. Dear Rahwa, Rest in peace. Heaven gained an angel indeed!

May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Rahwa's beautiful spirit will be missed.

I had the privilege to work with Rahwa for a short time at Volvo in Greensboro. Such a beautiful, sweet and intelligent soul, who showed kindness to all. My prayers for your family at this difficult time. In Deepest Sympathy - Cotina Cox

We will miss your ever smiling face and positive attitude always. Rest in peace my friend ! Our prayers for your family to gain strength in this difficult time.

Dear Rahwa.

I feel honored that I got to know you and the privileged to be your first manager here in Sweden after you finished Chalmers Technical University. You were so humble and supportive, with an inner strength and a big heart.

Rest in peace beautiful soul

Mikael Thonell

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts during this time of sorrow.🕊- Sincerely, Melanie Boyd Jones🕊

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts during this time of sadness.🕊

You were my golden child and my friend who will be missed dearly. The Heavens have another angel taken too early from this life we live. May god bless your family and newly born child.

Heaven gained an angel, we will miss you Rahwa.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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