On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Dorothy Gadwa of Kehewin Cree Nation passed away in Bonnyville at the age of 86 years.

Dorothy will be forever missed and loved by her children: George John, Jeffery Moyah, Jason (Barb) Kowerchuk; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband: John Gadwa; daughter: Stella Gadwa; granddaughters: Alexis and Sarah Gadwa; grandson: Joshua Cook-John; parents: Patrick and Mariah Cardinal; brothers: Clifford, Paul, and Francis Cardinal; sisters: Pauline Cardinal and Caroline Paul.