WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER, AUNTIE, FRIEND. On April 14, 2016 Mrs. Lydia Ann Stad of Mayerthorpe passed away at the age of 59 years. Lydia is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Reinder; children, Lorna (Chris) and Nathan (Jody); step-sons, Kevin, Randy, Corey and Kurtis; “adopted” daughters, Tracy and Jennifer; grandchildren, Jenna, Shelby, Alyssa, Landen, Cole, Conor, Addison, Anna, Kayla and Emily; siblings, Loretta (Victor), Jerome (Bonnie), Rosina (Harvey), Fred (Pat), Robert (Kathy), Charlie (Donnalee) and Arma (Brad); and many dear nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by grandson, Jayden (2015); parents, Bernard (1975) and Lena (1999); and step-father, Fred (1999). Celebration of Life Saturday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre, 4814 – 54 Street. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 or the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, #1502, 8215 – 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8.