LYDIA ELFRIEDA WELZEL passed away on March 9, 2017.

Lydia was born in Germany on May 20, 1927 and was the oldest of eight children. On March 22, 1952 Lydia married Bernfried Welzel and in the fall of 1955, they moved to Coaldale with their young daughter. Their twins, a son and daughter, followed later that year. In 1967, the family moved to Lethbridge.

Lydia enjoyed gardening, playing board and dice games, but reading was her greatest passion. She also took pleasure in afternoon socials, playing cards with the neighbourhood ladies. Camping and fishing were activities that Lydia and her family loved to do together. Lydia always had a positive outlook on life and was known for her cheerful attitude and friendly smile.

In 2009, Lydia retired to The View in Lethbridge. The activities and new friendships made it a lovely place she called home. Thank you to Lydia's friends and family at The View who made her later years so pleasurable.

Lydia now joins her late husband Bernfried.

She is lovingly remembered by her 3 children; Lydia (Byron) Freel, Ralph (Loretta) Welzel, Rita (Wayne) Weiland; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of choice.

A private family Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com