Merced County Births (11/29/14)

Jason and Johnnie Higgins announce the birth of their daughter, Faith Nicole Higgins, on Nov. 13 – 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 20 inches long. Faith joins siblings Hunter and Kileigh Higgins. Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Mike Bronson. Paternal grandparents are Jason and Shelly Higgins.

Luis Enrique Vega-Cervantes and Susie Jannet-Torres announce the birth of their son, Luis Enrique Vega, on Nov. 13 – 7 pounds, 13 ounces and 21 inches long. Luis joins sibling Julian Anthony Vega. Maternal grandparents are Lucy Garcia and Alfonso Torres. Paternal grandparents are Ignacio and Maria Vega.

Amy Rena Gloria and Lennie Lee Hall, Jr. announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Lea Hall, on Nov. 13 – 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Wendy Montez and Frank Gloria. Paternal grandparents are Antoinette and Lennie Hall.

Nancy Yow and Peter Duncan announce the birth of their son, Frederik Christopher, on Nov. 13 – 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches long. Frederik joins siblings Adaline, Baylee and Brayden. Maternal grandparents are Pam and Fred Yow. Paternal grandparents are Hye and Chris Duncan.

Elizabeth Garcia and Yoon Saephanh announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Lillyanna Garcia, on Nov. 13 – 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 181/2 inches long. Sophia joins sibling Kyrie Luna Saephanh. Maternal grandparents are Dezaray Martinez and Robert Garcia. Paternal grandparents are Chio Saechao and Sen Saephanh.

Alexander and Stevie Avila announce the birth of their daughter, Gemma Rohdalee Avila, on Nov. 14 – 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches long. Maternal grandparent is Antoinette Day. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Darlene Avila.

Rene and Adriana Jimenez announce the birth of their daughter, Zoe Jimenez, on Nov. 14 – 6 pounds, 1 ounce and 19 inches long. Zoe joins sibling Damian Jimenez. Maternal grandparent is Angelina Martinez. Paternal grandparents are Josefine and Conrado Jimenez.

Andrea Trevino and Alejandro Trevino Jr. announce the birth of their son, Alejandro Trevino III, on Nov. 14 – 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 21 inches long. Alejandro joins sibling Amaya Trevino. Maternal grandparents are Virginia and Heriberto Hernandez. Paternal grandparents Ana and Alejandro Trevino.

Cathleen Cipriana and Daniel Butler announce the birth of their son, Daniel Butler II, on Nov. 15 – 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 201/2 inches long. Daniel joins sibling Layla. Maternal grandparents are Tony and Becky Cipriano. Paternal grandparent is Roy Butler.

Monica and Jorge Espinoza announce the birth of their daughter, Dolores Lucia Espinoza, on Nov. 15 – 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Dolores joins siblings Nathan, Valerie and Victor. Maternal grandparents are Lilly Lucia Haines and Ben H. Valenzuela. Paternal grandparent is Maria Dolores Ramos.

Rodolfo S. and Karen Medrano announce the birth of their daughter, Leilani Merano, on Nov. 18 – 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 18 inches. Leilani joins sibling Isaiah Medrano. Maternal grandparents are Leonel and Teresa Sanchez. Paternal grandparents are Rodolfo and Ofelia Medrano.

Jose and Carmen Becerra announce the birth of their daughter, Brynnlee Sophia Becerra, on Nov. 18 – 5 pounds, 6 ounces and 18 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Antonio and Maria Sarmiento. Paternal grandparents are Francisca Mendieta and Serafin Becerra.

Eliseo and Noelle Ruiz announce the birth of their son, Sanuel Elijah Ruiz, on Nov. 18 – 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches long. Samuel joins siblings Avah Rose and Mateo Elijah Ruiz. Maternal grandparents are Herman and Carol Damas. Paternal grandparents are Eliseo and Maria Ruiz.

Angelina Saenz announces the birth of her son, Lorenzo Alexavier Saenz, on Nov. 18 – 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 201/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Delia nd Manuel Saenz.

Edgar and Monica Vasquez announce the birth of their daughter, Luna Star Vasquez, on Nov. 18 – 9 pounds, 3 ounces and 22 inches long. Luna joins siblings Natalie, Edgar and Isaac Vasquez. Maternal grandparents are Teresa and Vicente Manzo. Paternal grandparents are Roberto and Carmela Vasquez.

Filiberto Maldonado and Iris Maravilla announce the birth of their son, Jaydon Eric Maldonado, on Nov. 19 – 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 193/4 inches long. Jaydon joins siblings Emily Ceja and Janelle Maldonado. Maternal grandparents are Evangelina and Miguel Maravilla. Paternal grandparents are Yolanda and Filiberto Maldonado.

Mary and Ruben Garza announce the birth of their son, Jesse Vincent Garza, on Nov. 19 – 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 19 inches long. Jesse jons sibligs Javier, Ruben, Louie and Eszlina. Maternal grandparents are Irene and Larry.

Rosa Isela Sinohui and Rodrigo Hernandez announce the birth of their daughter, Natalie Hernandez Sinohui, on Nov. 19 – 4 pounds, 13 ounces and 18 inches long. Natalie joins siblings Raul Sinohui and Enedina Velazco. Paternal grandparents are Victor Hernandez and Lidia Mendez.

Gary and Clara Jantz announce the birth of their son, Rylan Cole Jantz, on Nov. 19 – 9 pounds, 2 ounces and 22 inches long. Rylan joins siblings Megan, Dana, Jeremy and Brandon. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Clara Loewan. Paternal grandparents are Allen and Margaret Jantz.

Cassie Schlessinger and Brett Scroggins announce the birth of their son, Ryley James Scroggins, on Nov. 20 – 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 201/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Cindy Peters and Melvin Schlessinger. Paternal grandparent is Kristi Cox.

This story was originally published November 28, 2014 at 4:58 PM with the headline "Merced County Births (11/29/14)."