Parents across Northeastern Oregon celebrated new beginnings with several births recorded in early September 2025. These joyful events unfolded at various hospitals in the region, bringing families together to welcome their little ones.
Recent Births in Pendleton and Beyond
At CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, two families welcomed daughters on August 31 and September 2. Serria Erickson and Joshua Williams celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Genesis Nevaeh Williams. Just two days later, Alexis Jayde Heird and Andrewn Wayne Bly also became parents to a girl, naming her River Lane-Lee Bly.
Meanwhile, at the Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston, the Phipps family expanded as Samantha Phipps and Austin Phipps welcomed a son, Maverick Robert Phipps, on August 31.
Celebrations in La Grande and Surrounding Areas
The celebrations continued at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande, where two families celebrated the birth of their children on August 31 and September 2. Manulou Parungao and Danny Damon welcomed a girl, Elisen Annie Li-Jouj Damon, while Cheyenne Delphine Maszk and Michael Robert Maszk greeted their son, Jack Kirby Maszk, two days later.
In John Day, the arrival of Evelyn Jane Knowles brought joy to Emily Kay McCall-Edvalson and Charley Jess Knowles on September 3. The following day, on September 6, Alondra Guzman and Albert Brain welcomed their son, James David Brain, in Baker City.
These recent births reflect a vibrant and growing community in Northeastern Oregon, marking significant moments for the families involved. Each new arrival adds to the tapestry of life in the region, sparking hopes and dreams for the future.
