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Births for Dec. 27 2023

Zamara Couture RONAN — Zamara Brielle Couture was born on Dec. 8, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Parents are George Couture and Odessa Caye of Pablo. Paternal grandparents are George Couture Sr. and Annie Couture of Crow Agency, MT. Maternal grandparents are Bethany Cajune and Anthony Caye of Polson.   Laonee Martin RONAN — Laonee Adele Martin was born on Dec. 12, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 inches long. Mother is Lainey Martin of St. Ignatius. Maternal grandmother is Andrea Steele of St. Ignatius.


Births for Dec. 13, 2023

Aaron Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out RONAN — Aaron Michael Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out was born on Dec. 1, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Cardell Chief Goes Out and Nathaylia Bigcrane of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Cam C...


Births for Dec. 6, 2023 Births for Dec. 6, 2023

Ivan Roland RONAN — Ivan Aurelius Roland was born on Nov. 22, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 5 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eli Roland and Aspen Bauer of Charlo. Paternal grandmother is Breanna Wallace of Hamilton. Maternal grandparents are Kevin...


Malaija Parker Malaija Parker

ST. IGNATIUS — Malaija Rain Parker was born on Nov. 4, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eugene Parker and Olivia Longneck of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Mary Jo Parker of St. Ign...


Births for Oct. 25, 2023 Births for Oct. 25, 2023

Holt Alfiero RONAN — Holt Sherman Alfiero was born on Oct. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20.5 inches long. Parents are Jesse and Madison Alfiero of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Nancy Alfiero of Polson. Maternal grandparents ar...


Zakai Koenig Zakai Koenig

RONAN — Zakai Axel Koenig was born on Aug. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 19 inches long Parents are Jake and Courtney Koenig of Polson.  Paternal grandparents are Kim Dan and Kim Ann Koenig of Ronan. Materna...


Births for Oct. 11, 2023 Births for Oct. 11, 2023

Apanii Yawakie RONAN — Apanii Ipawanii Yawakie was born on Sept. 21, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Patrick Yawakie and Regina Mad Plume of CSKT. Paternal grandparents are Mel and Madonna Yawakie of Minneapolis, M...


Births for Aug. 23, 2023 Births for Aug. 23, 2023

Sebastian Fortin  POLSON — Zane Fortin is pleased to announce the arrival of his little brother, Sebastian LeeRay Fortin. Sebastian was born July 5, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19.5 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Sebastian’s ...


Births for Aug. 16, 2023 Births for Aug. 16, 2023

Arthur Gilham RONAN — Arthur Buffalo Hunter Gilham was born on Aug. 2, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Elias Gilham and Khaila Houle of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Christopher Gilham and Mandey Kittson of Rona...


Births for Aug. 2, 2023 Births for Aug. 2, 2023

Ry Bastion  POLSON — Wes Bastion is proud to announce the birth of his brother, Ry Gary Bastion. Ry was born June 27, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces. Ry’s parents are Ella Mae and Andrew Bastion...


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