Births from Aug. 1

Rita Katherine Gustafson
Jack Gustafson and Kara Passerello of Waltham, announce the birth of their daughter, Rita Katherine Gustafson, born May 13, 2008, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Her grandparents are Mark and Cate Pettingell of Waltham, and Carl and Karen Passerello of Waltham.

Angelique Ivette Gudiel-Caiel
Vanessa I. Cruz and Suami Enrique Gudiel-Caiel of Woburn, announce the birth of their daughter, Angelique Ivette, born May 13, 2008, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Her grandparents are Joan T. Catapano of Woburn, and the late Angel L. Cruz, formerly of Waltham.

John Washburn Wastcoat
John Washburn was born to John and Valerie (Dalicandro) Wastcoat of Newton, on June 23, 2008, at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. John weighed 6 lbs., 5 ozs., and joins brothers Nikolas, age 4, and Noah, age 3. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dalicandro of Newton, and Burton and Carole Wastcoat of Bozeman, Mont., and Great Falls, Mont.

Addyson Nathan Kudrikow
Addyson Nathan was born to Jason and Sarah (Hardy) Kudrikow of Milford, on June 21, 2008, at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Addyson weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and joins her sister, Jayclen, 20 months. Proud grandparents are Peter and Judith Hardy of Waltham, Victor Kudrikow, Ms. Jane Kelly of Amherst, and the late Karen Kudrikow.

Jacoby Terrell Mercado
Brittney Reagan and Sergio Mercado of Marlborough, announce the birth of their son, Jacoby Terrell Mercado, born May 28, 2008, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Grandparents are Missy Reagan and John Mullane of Marlborough, and Marilyn Perez and Sergio Mercado Sr. of Holiday, Fla.

Sofia Karin Laviano
James and Karin Laviano of Waltham, announce the birth of their daughter, Sofia Karin, born May 26, 2008, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kosterlitz of Providence, R.I., and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lavano of Naples, Fla.

Anika Jacob
Tony and Mekha Jacob of Waltham, announce the birth of their daughter, Anika Jacob, born May 20, 2008, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Grandparents are Jacob Punnoose of Waltham and Lizy Jacob, also of Waltham.