Ada Swart Gaden, 47, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2022. Ada was born in Austin, Texas on April 7, 1975. She grew up in Williamson County, Texas and attended Leander High School. Ada attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas where she graduated Magna com Laude with Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree in History. Ada was a historian and a student of the human experience. She loved history, art, music, Karaoke, and dogs, especially Pugs. Ada was a very talented artist. She will always be remembered for her unique and wonderful sense of humor. Ada is proceeded in death by her mother, Sandra Swart Gaden and brother, John Richard Gaden. She is survived by her spouse, Mary Gaden of Dayton, Ohio, father, Jackson Gaden of Taos New Mexico, brother, Matthew Gaden and spouse Amanda of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister, Liz Gaden of Taos, New Mexico. Those wishing to remember Ada may do so by donating to Texas Humane Heroes, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, TX 78641.