It is with profound sadness that the family of Dayton Gadwa of Kehewin Cree Nation announce his passing on November 2, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 51 years.

Dayton is lovingly survived by his children: Jazz Desjarlais, Tanis Gadwa, Landon Swampy, Caleb Swampy, Dayton Jr. Gadwa, Jayden Gadwa; grandchildren: Nita Swampy, Nakovia Swampy, Nyla Swampy, Jayden C. Gadwa; mother: Helen Gadwa; siblings: Dale Gadwa, Dewey Gadwa, Tracy Gadwa, Ross Gadwa, Rosalyn Gadwa, April Gadwa; Mosom: Thomas Watchmaker Sr.; Godchild: Harold Gadwa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

Dayton was predeceased by his father: Harold Hunter; brother: Dwayne Gadwa; sisters: Dakota Cree Gadwa, Laurell Singer; maternal grandparents: Gustave and Mary Gadwa; paternal grandparents: Paul and Mary-Jane Hunter; as well as numerous other family members.

Wake, Thursday & Friday, November 5-6, 2026 at the Kehewin Recreation Centre (leaving Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville at 2:00 p.m.)

Funeral service, Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kehewin Recreation Centre with Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Kehewin.