St. Luke Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026
Lake County Leader | UPDATED 2 weeks, 1 day AGO
St. Luke Community Healthcare’s first baby of the New Year was Matias Paul Guardipee, born Jan. 2 to parents Austin and Kianna Guardipee of Ronan and delivered by Dr. Christina Marchion. As is customary, young Matias and his parents received a roomful of presents from local businesses. (Courtesy photo)
Matias Paul Guardipee, St. Luke Hospital's first baby of the New Year, was born Jan. 2.
St. Luke Community Healthcare’s first baby of the New Year arrived at the New Beginnings Birth Center at 11:49 a.m. Jan. 2.
Matias Paul Guardipee tipped scales at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and measured 19 inches long and was born to Austin and Kianna Guardipee of Ronan. He joins siblings Lyrika and Trent.
Also celebrating his arrival are paternal grandparents Robert Guardipee of Cutbank and Nikki Billedeaux of Omaha, Neb. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Vanessa Finley of Ronan.
As is customary for the year's first baby, young Matias was welcomed to the world with a roomful of gifts and gift cards donated by local businesses.
“This is such a fun celebration to be part of,” said Dr. Christina Marchion, who delivered baby Matias. “We appreciate the community coming together to welcome the first baby of the year here at St. Luke.”
This year’s donors include: Access Montana, Ace Hardware – Ronan, Aylesworth Insurance Agency, Bishop Insurance, Copper Mountain Coffee, Cove Deli & Pizza, Glacier Bank, Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, Ninepipes Lodge, Polson Theatres, Ronan Harvest Foods, S&K Gaming, Simply 406, Stonefly Financial, Swanky Sisters Mercantile, The Hair Company, Valley Banks and Westland Seed.
For more information about St. Luke’s obstetrics and maternity services, visit www.stlukehealthcare.org or call 406-676-4441.
Matias Paul Guardipee, St. Luke Hospital's first baby of the New Year, was born Jan. 2.