BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Matthew and Kari Hooser, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Remington Matthew Hooser, born April 21, 2008. Grandparents are Karen and Jerry Staab, Dodge City; Tom and Kelly Alexander, Cunningham; the late Ron Hooser, Ardmore, Tenn.; and Barbara Robinson, Radiant, Va. Great-grandparents are the late George Clark, Fort Dodge; John and Geneva Alexander, Satanta; Eloise Robinson, Mound City; and Frank and Margaret Hooser, Corydon, KY.

Joe and Tonya Walker, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Ethan William Walker, born April 22, 2008.  Siblings are Kolin, Ruiz and Jonah Walker. Grandparents are Bill and Janice Ruiz, Dodge City; and Tonia Roberts, Partridge. Great-grandparents are the late Willie Ruiz and Ester Ruiz, Dodge City; the late Jay Jipp and Frances Jipp, Topeka; and George McDonald and Norma Day, Kansas.

Chad and Rachel Koehn, Montezuma, are the parents of a daughter, Maccy Jane Koehn, born April 22, 2008. One sibling, Jamie Lynn.

Jesus M. Botello and Julie E. DeMateus, are the parents of a daughter, Claudia Jackquelin Botello, born April 23, 2008.

Ricardo Delgado Pachero and Rosario Garcia Uriba, Dodge City, are the parents of a daughter, Ana Paola Delgado Garcia, born April 23, 2008. One sibling, Maricarmen Delgado Garcia. Grandparents are Aniseforo Delgado and Frigenia Delgado, Fasco Guerrero, Mexico; and Jose de Jesus Coarcia Medina and Anita Uribe, Guadaljara, Mexico.

Gerardo and Liliana Loya, Ulysses, are the parents of a son, Joel Junior Loya, born April 24, 2008. One sibling Edwin Gerardo Loya.  Grandparents are Luz Elva Macias, Antonio Macias, Sublette; and Maria Ordonez, Ulysses. Great-grandparents are Alicia Olivas and Jose Medina, Mexico; and Margarita Paclacios and Encarnacion Loya, Mexico.

Arch and Michelle Frink, Cimarron, are the parents of a daughter, Kynlee Shae Frink, born April 25, 2008. Siblings are Curt, Cody and Clay. Grandparents are Alen and Janet Schlesener, Cimarron; and Ronald and Dora Ellen Frink, Ensign. Great-grandparents are Cliff and Georgia Schlesener, Hope; and Doris Deines, Dodge City.

Nathan Wordelman and Ashley Chapman, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Sergio James Wordelman, born April 27, 2008.  Siblings are Audre, Damion, Darrin and Leland. Grandparents are Debbie and Jose Garcia, Dodge City; and Tina Gerritzen, Dodge City. Great-grandparent is Alyce Olivarez, Dodge City.

Alvaro Martinez and Cassandra Ramirez, Dodge City, are the parents of a daughter, Serenity Xzayla Martinez, born April 30, 2008. One sibling, Zaine Martinez.  Grandparents are Gwen Cruz, Dodge City; Janelle Cheek and Jerry Cheek, Dodge City; and Sherry Martinez, Garden City. Great-grandparents are Glada Key, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Victor Coberley, Lamar, Colo.; Carmen Elizzares, Duncanville, Texas; and Jean Iorge, Trinity, Texas.

Martin Corrillo Gueuara and Rebecca Munoz Hernandez, Dodge City, are the parents of a daughter,  Rebeca Aracely Corrillo Munoz, born April 30, 2008.

Dante Auila and Brendar Sifuentes, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Dante Alexander Avila Sifuentes, born April 30, 2008. Grandparents are Hortencia Ramirez, Dodge City; and Eva Avila, Mexico. Great-grandparents are Angelica Ortega and Gustaro Ramirez, Mexico; Pilar Perez and Maurilio Avila, Mexico.

Antonio Osorio Ramos and Catalina Tomas Perez, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Manuel Antonio Osorio Tomas, born April 30, 2008.  Grandparents are Gregorio Tomas and Paula Perez Ralios, Joyaloy Quiche, Guatemala; and Manuel Osorio Estayul and Dominga Ramos, Guatemala. Great-grandparents are Tomas Perez and Tomasa Ralios, amd Marcos Osorio Leon and Rosario Estayol, all of Guatemala.

Ray and Susan Ridgway, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Josiah Nathaniel Ridgway, born May 1, 2008. Siblings are Zachary and Anna. Grandparents are Raymond and Daisy Ridgway, Lane and Mary Bartholomew and Mike and Donna Bosley, all of Dodge City. Great-grandparents are Wilma Ridgway, Dodge City; and Dale and Margaret Bosley, Dodge City.

Omar Soria Marrufo and Almia Mejia, Dodge CIty, are the parents of a son, Angel Gabriel Soria Mejia, born May 1, 2008.  Siblings are Amparo and Adam. Grandparents are Federico Soria Cordren, Durango, Mexico; and Amparo Marrufo, Mexico. Great-grandparents are Guadalupe Garcia, Guerro, Mexico; and Primitivo Mejia Ramirez, Mexico.

Parker and Brandy Leighty, Manter, are the parents of a son, Bradon Eugene Leighty, born May 1, 2008.  Siblings are Eldon and Remington.  Grandparents are Denise Streeter, Cimarron; Pete Streeter, Ingalls; Brad and Lannie Craig, Dodge City; and Johnni and Bob Ramsey, Concordia. Great-grandparents are Cathy and Marvin Barnes, Dodge City; Bob and Coralee Craig, Dodge City; Sue and Bill Byer, Cimarron; Mildred Leighty, Johnson; and Donna and Don Leterle, Ness City.

Shannon and Nicanora Casey, Dodge City, are the parents of a daughter, Meghan Isabelle Casey, born May 2, 2008. Siblings are Daniel, James and Quest.  Grandparents are Albino Allanic and Victoria Lopez Allanic, both of the Philippines; James Michael Casey, Dodge City; and Patricia Casey, Kansas.

Joaquin and Angela Urias, Dodge City, are the parents of a son, Caden Giovanni Urias, born May 2, 2008.  Siblings are Alexandra, Adrian and Xavier.  Grandparents are Doug and Sue Torline, Wichita; Nepomuceno Presidio, Texas; and Maria Carrillo, Odessa, Texas. Great-grandparents are Eldon and Gladys Osborne, Dodge City; Peggy Torline, Dodge City; and Guadalupe and Rose Lujan, Mexico.

Jarvis and Amber Garetson, Copeland, are the parents of a son, Ian Paul Garetson, born May 2, 2008.  Siblings are James, Reece, Ryan and Noah.  Grandparents are Dale and Marg Magnett, Wamego; and Jesse and Jerra Garetson, Copeland. Great-grandparents are Martha Garetson, Montezuma, and J. R. Kleysteuber, Elkhart.