Gary Tesfa Makal Goodwin Ascento

March 16, 2026

[Augustus Funeral Home and Cremation Service]

Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the passing of: – Gary Tesfa Makal [“Spook, Locks”] Goodwin Ascento

A homegoing service for Gary Tesfa Makal [“Spook, Locks”] Goodwin Ascento beloved father of Garena Swan, son of Robert [Andrew] Ascento and the late Joan Napier nee Trott Ascento, loving life partner of Dellamae Swan, stepdaughter; Karimah Hollis [Jerome] and special son; Kareem Hollis , brother to Henry Ascento, Murry Bartley, Ondrey Ascento, Sharlene Ascento [Collin], Joan Ascento [Nathan],Renay Rock [Patrick] and the late Andrew Ascento, Joseph Ascento and Howard Ascento Sr in his 66th year Heritage Road Smiths will be held at Christ Church Devonshire on Tuesday March 31st, 2026 at 1pm , Internment to follow the service in the Christ Church Devonshire Cemetery

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Augustus Funeral Home Orchid Chapel on Monday, March 30th, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and at the Christ Church Hall on Tuesday from 12 noon to 12:50 pm

Lovingly survived by Grandchildren; Kaia Swan-Dill, SaVae Hall-Bean, Kahzyiah & Kah-Zai Hollis, Sister-In Law; Roberta Ascento, Aunts; Marie James, Doris Ascento, Lillian Dolores Thomas [Lionel], Madeline, Gina, Rosemarie Trott, Uncles; Earlin [Alma], Mitchell Trott, Nieces and Nephews; Eugene [Phil] Ming, Crystal and Tishea Smith, Stevon Ascento, D’esta Ascento, Murrika Furbert, Howard Ascento Jr, Tione Ascento [Odin], Sade Adams, Shamurree and Makeem Bartley, Leniko Lightbourne, Tahirah and Tabia Butterfield, Santashae’ Ascento [Stewart], Nwaomiko Rock, God Daughter; Tracey, Hannah, Catiya, God Sons; Deszion Davis, Godparent; Sheldon “Booza” Darrell, Special Friends; Dell Bean, Janet Smith, Beverley Allen, Norville Yarde, The Loyal Hill [Incubator] Family, The Devonshire Trash Truck Crew, Pontoons Campsite Crew, The Mings. A special thanks to KEMH 4th floor Nursing staff, Curleza, Mrs. Deen, Jimela, Sherika, The Agape House Staff, Shadae, and Clifford; Relatives & friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by Aunts; Nancy, Angela Trott, Julia Lee, Uncles; Cecil, Raymond, Burt, Colin, Clearance, Roger, Ernest, Nancy, Nephew: the late Khiry Furbert and God Son; Lionel Thomas Jr.; Red gold and green colours to be worn. ONE LOVE.

The Celebration of Life Service can be seen on TNN Bermuda News As It Happens Facebook Page

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