Dylan Jordan Fobister

​Sturgeon Clan

February 3, 1995 – March 23, 2026

​With his family by his side, Dylan Jordan Fobister passed into the spirit world on March 23, 2026, at the age of 31. Dylan will be forever loved and deeply missed by his parents, Corrina Kokopenace and Roger Fobister Sr.; his step-parents, Cathy Fobister and Gary Williamson (“Pops”); his older brothers, Derek, Waawaate, and Roger Jr.; and his baby sister, Sheeba.

​He is also survived by his aunties, Geraldine and Gloria; his uncles, Aaron, Tyrone, and Jose; his step-siblings, Sterling, Dakota, and Fawn; and many cousins, including Cheryl, Natalie, Veronica, Brandon, Virgie, Ronald Sr., Claudia, Janet, Brian, Darryl, Selena, Jocelyn, Carole, Brett, and Bertrand, as well as many others too numerous to mention. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including Lakeisha, Keira, Lily, Lincoln, Enzo Cedric, Naya, Kyra (Dorian), Damian, Zephyr, Niiban, Ashanti, Dakota, Paris, Emma (Kaylix), Angel, Harland, Adam (Dawnas), Ronald Jr., Maka, Ashley, Kienan, Hazel, Annie, and Daisy, along with many others.

​Dylan was born on February 3, 1995, in Kenora, Ontario, the baby boy of his family. He was raised in his homelands of Grassy Narrows, where he was grounded in a strong sense of culture, community, and connection. As a teenager, he attended high school in Kenora and Fort Frances, eventually making Thunder Bay his home in his adult years, where he built many meaningful friendships—often adopting close friends as siblings.

​Dylan was a kind, soft-hearted, and loving soul with a giant, infectious laugh. He was incredibly generous and fiercely protective of everyone he loved. His laughter could make anyone smile and could be heard from a mile away. If Dylan wasn’t at home playing his favourite video games or watching anime, he would be singing his heart out at a local karaoke night or traveling with his dad. He loved music, especially Linkin Park and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, singing along and snapping his fingers to every song.

​Dylan loved attending powwows with his family, traveling the powwow trail each summer. He began as a Grass Dancer before finding his path as a Champion Woodland Dancer, becoming a leader in the generation that helped revive and carry that style. His movement was a bridge to his ancestors, bringing a nearly lost tradition back to the heart of the community. He had a deep love for his culture, his community, and his family, carrying that love through his dancing and in the way he showed up for the people around him.

​A special thank you to the doctors and nurses of TBDHSC for their compassionate care and support, and to the friends and family who came to be by Dylan’s side during his final days. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

​Wake will be held in Grassy Narrows at the Trappers Building, Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. ​Traditional Services will be held on Monday, March 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., conducted by Howard Copenace.

​Dylan will be deeply missed and forever remembered.