Dodge City - Aydan Cristian Alba, 8, passed away June 10, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on July 8, 2014 in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Alyssandra Alba and Kevin Ponce Lopez.

Aydan had a big heart. He was always smiling, showing his dimples. He loved playing his video games, Fortnite and Roblox. He loved watermelon; he had a big appetite and was constantly eating. Aydan loved playing outside whether it was with a football, soccer ball, or nerf guns. He loved going to the water park and going down the slides. He was very sarcastic and always had a comment. Like most little boys, he loved picking on his sister. He also enjoyed fishing with his grandpa. Aydan loved spending time with his family. He was always attached to momma's hip.

He is survived by his parents; three siblings, Aaliyah, Joel, and Julissa; grandparents, Monette and Raul Marino, Jose Alba, and Alvaro Ponce; great grandparents, Mary and Jose Reyes; uncles, Ivan Ponce, Dmitri Rincones, Jonathan Alba, David Alba, Benny and Sam Madrid, Alejandro Garcia, and Francisco Garcia; aunts, Yvonne Rincones, Christina Garcia, and Lyssa Garcia; cousins, Royce Rincones, Angel Rincones, Ayanna Alba, Ashton Alba, Cadain Garcia, Amberly Bautista, and Brailynn Garcia; his best friend, Antonio Estrella; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Luis Garcia; and cousin, Vicente Garcia.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Maria Isabel Luevano presiding. There will be no burial as cremation will take place and no public visitation.  Memorials are suggested to the Aydan Alba Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.