Kayden Dwain Todd Sweek, age 11, passed away at his home in his mother's arms on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
He was born in New Mexico on February 3, 2007. He has been known by many for the amazing strength and perseverance he showed despite his circumstances. He fought against Vanishing White Matter Disease Leukodystrophy since he was diagnosed at the age of 3. His smile was contagious and his laugh infectious.
He is survived by his mother, Brandi Lynn Sweek of Raeford; his father, Kevin Dwain Sweek of Aztec, New Mexico; a sister, Kamea Sweek of Raeford; a brother, Joshua Burningham of Aztec, New Mexico; his paternal grandparents, Kent and Kathy Sweek of Kirtland, New Mexico; and his maternal grandparent, Dawn Olson of Aztec, New Mexico.
A Celebration of Life service will start at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 19 with a procession from SunPath Products, 404 W. Edinborough Ave., Raeford to PK's Grill and Pub 155 Airport Road, Raeford.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/kayden-sweek-funeral-expense-fund Donations will also be accepted at the Celebration of Life at PK's Grill and Pub to help the family with travel expenses and final arrangements.