Birth Announcements

Gabriel Heinzen
Colby and Kyla Heinzen of Opelousas announce the birth of their son, Gabriel Lee Heinzen, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 26 weighing 6 pounds and 11.2 ounces.
Maternal grandmother is Melissa Tyler of Eunice.
Paternal grandparents are Patricia Fontenot and A. L. Fontenot of Washington.

Gabe Durio
Jessica Hughes and Cody Durio of Richard announce the birth of their son, Gabe Michael Durio, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 27 weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Janice and Anthony Messina of Grosse Tete and Keith and Sandra Hughes of Brusly.
Paternal grandmother is the late Rebecca “Becky” Dies Durio of LaBauve.
He was welcomed home by his older brother Cullen.

Japheth Spears
Shem and Paige Spears announce the birth of their son, Japheth Ray Spears, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 27 weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Bernard and Terrell Daigle.
Paternal grandparents are Kenny and Gretchell Rogers and Todd and Francine Spears.

Ryleigh Russum
Ryan and Annie Russum of Oberlin announce the birth of their daughter, Ryleigh Elise Russum, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 27 weighing 6 pounds and 5.8 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Lee and Linda Ryder of Oberlin.
Paternal grandparents are Cindy Aaron and Chad Aaron and Angela Russum of Pineville.
She was welcomed home by Jade and Caleb.

Brooklynn Vidrine
Joycelyn Roberts and Todd (T.J.) Vidrine of Eunice announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklynn Grace Vidrine, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 27 weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Vanessa Ponthier, Larence Cart, Jr. of Eunice and Todd Vidrine, Sr.
Paternal grandparents are Shonda Duhon and Wayne Roy of Church Point.
She was welcomed home by Mason Roberts.