Tijerina

    Claudia Tijerina, of Denver, announces the birth of her son, Manis Fidencio Tijerina.

    Manis was born June 1, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches.

    Manis’ grandparents are the late Fidencio Tijerina and Olivia Alvarado, of Mexico, the late Eusebio Alvarado, Petra Moreno, and Elena Alvarado.

    Manis joins siblings, Stephanie, 12, Yisel, 10, Cindy, 8, Ashley, 5, Gustavo, 3, and Manuel, 1, at home.

Florez

    Crystal Sepeda, of Greeley, and Steven Florez, of Thornton, announce the birth of their son, Gabriel Paul Roman Florez.

    Gabriel was born June 2, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches.

    Gabriel’s grandparents are Rosendo Sepeda and Sherry Muñoz, of Greeley, Mary Espinoza, Madilina Sepeda, Steve Sr. and Sura Florez, of Thornton.

    Gabriel joins siblings, D’Angelo, Josiah, Steven, and Emmanuel at home.

Kendall

    Amy and Tom Kendall, of Brighton, announce the birth of their son, Andrew Thomas Kendall.

    Andrew was born June 2, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 19 1/2 inches.

    Andrew’s grandparents are Paul and Milly Boburka, of Brookfield, Ill, and Loretta Kendall, of Decatur, Ill.

    Andrew joins sibling, Katherine, 5, at home.

Conover

    Christy and David Conover, of Dacono, announce the birth of their son, Corey Dean Conover.

    Corey was born June 3, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches.

    Corey’s grandparents are Perry Deverell, of Bailey, Larry Rose, of Northglenn, and Violet Osborn, of Max, Neb. His great-grandmother is Ora Rose, of Aurora.

Foster

    Marie and Jon Foster, of Hudson, announce the birth of their son, Kade Thomas Foster.         

   Kade was born June 3, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces and measured 19 inches.

    Kade’s grandparents are Kurt and Susan Wilkinson, of Torrington, Wyo., and Howard and Cheri Foster, of Cheyenne, Wyo.

    Kade joins siblings, Ben, 9, Evan, 4 and Joey, 2, at home.

Hitner

    Brice and Lisa Hitner of Lochbuie are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Braelyn Brodi Hitner.

    Braelyn was born June 4, 2010, at North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19.5 inches.

    Maternal grandparents are Barbara Valenzuela, of Brighton, and Ricardo Valenzuela, of Las Vegas, N.M. Great grandmother is Louise Dewey, of Brighton.

    Paternal grandparents are Jodi Hitner, of Brighton, and Stanley Hitner, of Brighton.

Great grandmother is Beatrice Hitner, of Brighton. Great-Grandfather is Dell Crandall, of Moab, Utah.

    Braelyn is welcomed by her big sister, Brooklyn, 2.

Bratten

    Jayne and Robert Bratten, of Brighton, announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Robert Bratten.

    Nathaniel was born June 6, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds  and measured 20 1/2 inches.

    Nathaniel’s grandparents are Jerald and Terri Jonas, of Wahoo, Neb., and Roger and Marilyn Bratten, of Brady, Neb.

Martinez

    Brenda Martinez and Noe Lozano, of Brighton, announce the birth of their daughter, Nicole Lozano Martinez.

    Nicole was born June 7, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces and measured 19 inches.

    Nicole’s grandparents are Maria Del Carmen Mesa de Martinez, of Chihuahua, Mexico, Leonardo Martinez, of Chihuahua, Mexico, Rose Perez, of Brighton, and Noe Lozano Loya, of Chihuahua, Mexico. Her great-grandparents are Manuela Perez, of Brighton, and Romelia Alcantar, of Chihuahua, Mexico.

    Nicole joins sibling, Mia, 3, at home.

Becerra

    Stephanie and Israel Becerra, of Lochbuie, welcome a son, Joseph Cruz Becerra.

    Joseph was born June 8, 2010, at Longmont United Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches.

    Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Debbie Garcia, of Montrose, and paternal grandparents are Cruz Becerra, of Fort Lupton, and Lupe Macias, of Broomfield. Great-grandparents are Erasmo Becerra, of Longmont, and Clorrin Waddle, of Northglenn.

    Joseph is welcomed by siblings Mackenzie, 10, and Zoe, 5.

Ramirez

    Kammie and Roy Ramirez, of Henderson, announce the birth of their son, Xander Roy Ramirez.

Xander was born June 10, 2010, at Platte Valley Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches.

    Xander’s grandparents are Karen Blackston and Bill Waggoner, of Fort Lupton, Leroy and Linda Blackston, of Keenesburg, and Harvey and Josephina Ramirez, of Fort Lupton.

    Xander joins siblings, RJ, 13, and Xavier, 4, at home.