Deafness in Our Family

My sister, Pam, and I were born with a profound hearing loss despite the fact that our mother had a normal pregnancy with us. The cause of our deafness was unknown that time. As I get older, I found out that Steve Ridenour, a distant cousin of ours who lives in Ohio, is also deaf. My children and grandchildren are also deaf. I began to realize that our family is carrying a gene that causes deafness. I began to get in touch with members of the Ridenour Family through the Internet and found out that there is a quite of number of family members with a hearing problem. I came to a conclusion that the Ridenour Family is carrying a deaf gene.
Here is an information on my immediate family members with a hearing loss. A large Capital D next to a name indicates that member is deaf.

 

Anthony M. Ortiz & Linda Ridenour 

Anthony and Jennifer Ortiz -their children,

Zeke & Zion

Amelia Zornoza her children
Enos, Esau & Malia

Dale & Pam Coons

Darla Coons her children,
Kara, Devan & Angela

Paul Coons & Aida their children,
Jamila, Jacey, Jarden & Janelle