The Yakima area welcomed a number of new families in late July and early August 2025, with several babies born at the MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. This series of joyful announcements highlights the growing community and the excitement surrounding the arrival of these newborns.
Notable Births in Yakima
Bennett Russell Black made his entrance into the world on July 22, 2025, weighing in at 8 pounds. His parents, Madison and Avery Black of Selah, celebrated his birth at 5:46 p.m.. Grandparents Matthew and Lisa Cleem of Yakima and Ken and Sheila Black also share in the joy of this new addition.
On July 24, 2025, Valentina Brambila Nuñez was born to Elizabeth Nuñez Pelayo and Ariel Brambila Pelayo, weighing 6 pounds, 2.5 ounces at 11:27 a.m.. This was followed by the birth of Alexandria Elaine Marie to Harley Derrick and Israel Maldonado on July 25, 2025, at 1:50 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce.
Another set of parents, Rosana Bravo Negrete and Jose Negrete, welcomed their daughter Sofia Anita Negrete-Bravo on the same day, at 3:36 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 15.4 ounces. Grandparents Moises and Margarita Bravo of Yakima, along with Blanca and Antonio Negrete, celebrated this momentous occasion.
Continued Celebrations and New Beginnings
The following days brought even more joy with the arrival of several more babies. On July 26, 2025, Jayco Raymond Sampson was born to Joey and Sterling Sampson of White Swan, weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces at 6:44 a.m.. His grandparents include Raymond Estrada of Wapato and others from Brewster and Chiloquin, Oregon.
Rosalie Mary Michael came into the world later that day to Faith and Jakob Michael, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces at 9:48 p.m..
As the month progressed, more families celebrated new life. Santiago Prudente Zuñiga was born to Vicki Castro and Brayan Zuñiga of Mattawa on July 26, 2025, at 10:19 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces.
A flurry of births continued with Rafael Kai Cox born to Jaclyn and Daniel Cox on July 26, 2025, at 5:48 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces. In the early hours of July 27, 2025, Magdalena Maribel Valencia Figueroa arrived, weighing 6 pounds, 5.6 ounces.
The trend of new arrivals continued with Kaeli Scarlett Garcia and Maria Teresa Farias Gonzalez born on July 29, 2025, followed by Mael Guadalupe Mendoza on the same day.
These celebrations of new life reflect the vibrant community spirit in Yakima, with families coming together to welcome their newest members. Each announcement serves as a reminder of the joy and hope that new beginnings bring, creating a tapestry of stories within this close-knit area.
