Birth announcements

Courtney Ragus of Merced is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Chloe Caroli Ragus. She was born at 9:24 a.m. on September 22, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Chloe will join her siblings, Daniel Michale King and Bryce Robert Ragus, at home. Maternal grandparents are James and Terry Ragus and Annette Ragus, all of Merced.

Kyle Roger and Lorena Paola Bengtson of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Frank Kody Bengtson. He was borna t 10:45 p.m. on October 1, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dagoberto Zaragoza Luna and Juana Chavez de Guizar, both of Merced. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth Roger Bengtson and Kimberly Bengtson-Jennings, both of Merced.

Alfred Ortiz and Gina Armendariz of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Angel Ray Ortiz. He was born at 8:14 a.m. on October 4, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Daniel Ray and Patricia Armendariz of Merced. Paternal grandparents are Alfred and Yoland Ortiz of Merced.

Alfred Torres and Herminia Vargas--Rios of Le Grand are proud to announce the birth of their son, David Vargas Torres. He was born at 1:04 p.m. on October 6, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. David will join his sibling, John Vargas Torres, at home. Maternal grandparents are Rafael and Carmen Vargas of Le Grand. Paternal grandparents are Jose Trujillo Torres and Maria De La Paz Barrera Torres of Le Grand.

Jedd and Rachel Medefind of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lincoln John. He was born at 2:02 p.m. on October 6, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Lincoln will join his siblings, Siena, Marin and Eden, at home. Maternal grandparents are Roger and Janet Sealice of Laughlin, Nevada. Paternal grandparents are Maynard and Colleen Medefind of Merced.

Jim and Andrea Evans of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Braden James Evans. He was born at 6:59 p.m. on October 6, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 9 pounds 9 ounces and was 22 inches long. Braden will join his sibling, Sienna Evans, at home. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Margret Castanon of Fresno. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Fran Evans of La Canada.

Edgar and Dalia Perez of Winton are proud to announce the birth of their son, Gael Perez. He was born at 8:05 a.m. on October 7, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Gael will join his siblings, Samantha, Leila and Diego, at home.

Donica Gabriel of Merced is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Isabella Clare. She was born at 12:42 p.m. on October 7, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 18 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Donald and Kathy Gabriel of Merced.

Casey Scott and Radchel Anne Gibbs Sr. of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rachelle Anne Gibbs. She was born at 12:09 a.m. on October 8, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Rachelle will join her siblings, Casey Jr. and Nicholas, at home. Maternal grandparent is Carol Welch of Merced. Paternal grandparent is Debbie Ross of Chowchilla.

Christopher Garcia and Patricia Chavez of Merced are proud to announce the birth of their son, Aiden Alexander Garcia. He was born at 1:35 a.m. on October 8, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center Merced, weighed 3 pounds 11 ounces and was 15 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gabriel Chavez and Patricia Olivares, both of Merced. Paternal grandparents are Remegio and Cynthia Garcia of Merced.