Birth certificates

Stephen and Atilana Porter-Macias of Atwater are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jayden Anthony Porter-Macias. He was born at 9:51 a.m. on September 26, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ernest and Luisa Jasso of Atwater. Paternal grandparents are Charlie and Peggy Macias of Atwater and Debbie Lopez of Merced.

Victor and Amy Jimenez of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Bryce David Jimenez. He was born at 3:11 a.m. on September 27, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Bryce will join his sibling, Trey, at home. Maternal grandparents are David and Megan Dowd of Fremont and Tim Powell and Katie Williams, both of Turlock. Paternal grandparents are Nieves Jimenez of Merced and the late Victorino Jimenez.

Jorge Molina and Estrella Luna Molina of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Nevaeh Luna Molina. She was born at 11:05 a.m. on September 27, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Nevaeh will join her sibling, Angel Luna Molina, at home. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Gloria Luna of Merced. Paternal grandparents are Mario and Martha Molina of Merced.

Jenna Shelton of Atwater is proud to announce the birth of her son, Luke Tyler Shelton. He was born at 5:15 p.m. on September 27, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Brian Shelton and Heather Fitzgerald, both of Atwater.

Quentin Brown and Alicia Southworth of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Quention Fountain Gandal Brown III. He was born at 10:20 a.m. on September 27, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Quentin will join his sibling, Angelique Rhea Southworth, at home. Maternal grandparents are David Southworth of Merced and Renee Southworth of Middleborough, MA. Paternal grandparents are Morgan Brown of Catheys Valley and Leilani Brown of Hilo, Hawaii.

Martha T. Vang of Merced is proud to announce the birth of her son, Lincoln Tseemtiag Tiag Vang. He was born at 11:27 a.m. on September 28, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Lincoln will join his siblings, Kandyce, Chee Nou Vang, May, Chie Qee, Shane, Debby, Dianna, Elizabeth, Shawn, Austin, Megan and CJ, at home. Maternal grandparents are Chong Bee Thao and Dia Xiong of St. Paul, MN. Paternal grandparents are Khouapao Vang and Lee Xiong of Merced.

Jason Christopher Matlock and Kannen Michelle of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Matlock. She was born at 4:22 p.m. on September 29, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Megan will join her siblings, Kylien James-5 and Rebecca Morgan-3, at home. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Carmen Poland of Atwater and William Michael Barnett of Merced. Paternal grandparents are Curtis and Erin Ragger of Modesto and Kennith Matlock of Sacramento.

Ken and Carly Schmitz of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rhiley Alison Schmitz. She was born at 6:42 p.m. on September 29, 2009, at Mercy Medical Cente Merced, weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Fran Stone of Sonora. Paternal grandparents are Mackie Linfor Schmitz of Merced and Mark David.