Barim S. Slewo

Barim Solaka Slewo, 84 of Turlock, California, passed away on May 15, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born to parents Khamay and Solaka Slewo, on July 1st, 1938, in the rural area of Tell Massas, Syria. Growing up on a farm in Syria developed his compassion for animals, especially birds. At the age of eight, he and his family would leave Syria and settle in the town of Habbaniyah, lraq. He was educated in Habbaniyah and was a studious student. By the time he was eighteen years of age, he was Living in Baghdad and had enlisted in the country's army. After his service as a soldier in his country’s army, he worked in the Rafidain Bank, the largest bank in lraq, as a translator of English and Arabic banking transactions. For the next twenty years, Barim would work as a translator and receive recognition for his work ethic. He worked for the Rafidain Bank until the war between lraq and Iran broke out and he and his family would have to leave for safety and settle in Italy for almost one year before arriving to America in 1983. Once in America, he and his family settled in Modesto, California, where he worked for Tri Valley Growers, supporting his growing family until his early retirement due to poor health. Barim lived in Modesto, California with his family for sixteen years before moving to Turlock in 1999 for his daughters' education. Barim married Juliette, the love of his life, in 1976, who survives him. He is also survived by his three daughters: Linda, Mary, and Anita. Barim is additionally survived by five younger siblings: Edward and family, Slewo and family, Marosa and family, Helen and family, who live in Australia, as well as one younger brother Albert and family, who lives in Turlock, California. Barim was predeceased by parents Khamay and Solaka Slewo, and younger brother Goliath, and older brother Matthew. Barim was a great husband, loving father, and protector of his family. Barim was known for his love of cowboy movies, ever eager to share his thoughts about the storyline. He also had a passion for drawing from an early age, and always made time to draw for his daughters and as a hobby. A funeral service will be held on May 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Turlock Funeral Home, burial to follow.

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Barim S. Slewo

July 1, 1938 - May 15, 2023