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Latest list of confirmed victims of Oakland fire
Updated 1:59 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2016
36 people perished in Oakland's Ghost Ship fire. Find out more about them in the following slides.
36 people perished in Oakland's Ghost Ship fire. Find out more about them in the following slides.
Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
Travis Hough, Ben Runnels, and Nicole Renae Siegrist, also known as "Denalda," all died in the deadly Oakland Fire
Travis Hough, Ben Runnels, and Nicole Renae Siegrist, also known as "Denalda," all died in the deadly Oakland Fire
Photo: Brendan Dreaper, Associated Press
Cash Askew, 22, whose family confirmed Sunday that she had died in the fire, was part of a local “goth-inflected duo” with Kennedy Ashlyn, Them Are Us Too, according to an article by journalist Beth Winegarner. Winegarner, who talked to Askew this year for an article in the feminist publication Bitch, posted the full interview online “in the hope of sharing what a thoughtful, bright and special musician Cash was.” Read more. less
Cash Askew, 22, whose family confirmed Sunday that she had died in the fire, was part of a local “goth-inflected duo” with Kennedy Ashlyn, Them Are Us Too, according to an article by journalist Beth ... more
Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP
Jonathan Bernbaum, a 2004 graduate of Brandeis University in Massachusetts and 2008 graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Bernbaum went on to be an intern at Pixar Animation Studios before focusing fully on his VJ work, most recently doing shows for the Australian electronic duo Knife Party and traveling around the world on tours with various groups. Read more. less
Jonathan Bernbaum, a 2004 graduate of Brandeis University in Massachusetts and 2008 graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Bernbaum went on to be an intern at Pixar ... more
David Cline, 24, an Oakland resident, played the clarinet and loved volleyball. "To David, we love you. You will be with us always," his brother, Neil Cline, wrote in a brief Facebook post thanking those who supported the family in the agonizing hours since the fire. Before preparing to enroll at UC Berkeley in 2011, Cline led his Santa Monica High volleyball team to a state championship. He studied clarinet for 10 years with Amanda Jane Walker, an arts and music lecturer at UC Irvine. Read more. less
David Cline, 24, an Oakland resident, played the clarinet and loved volleyball. "To David, we love you. You will be with us always," his brother, Neil Cline, wrote in a brief Facebook post thanking those who ... more
Micah Danemayer had found love, formed an electronica band and discovered his niche in the Oakland art scene before he lost his life while performing. Danemayer, a Massachusetts native who was 28 and lived in Oakland, had been entertaining guests along with fellow audio and visual artists at the Golden Donna 100% Silk show when the fire broke out at the Ghost Ship warehouse. Read more.
lessMicah Danemayer had found love, formed an electronica band and discovered his niche in the Oakland art scene before he lost his life while performing. Danemayer, a Massachusetts native who was 28 and lived in
... moreFriends remember Billy Dixon, 35, as being creative, artistic and curious. He was known for his musical talent and positive energy, friends said. Read more.
Friends remember Billy Dixon, 35, as being creative, artistic and curious. He was known for his musical talent and positive energy, friends said. Read more.
Chelsea Faith Dolan, 33, was vision of energy, music and creativity.
She made electronic music under the stage name of Cherushii. She hosted an underground radio program. She played eclectic electronic keyboard music. She performed at the Folsom Street Fair. She was a DJ, an audio remixer and a producer of dance music shows. Read more. less
Chelsea Faith Dolan, 33, was vision of energy, music and creativity.
She made electronic music under the stage name of Cherushii. She hosted an underground radio program. She played eclectic electronic ... more
Photo: Jeremy Danger
Alex Ghassan was an independent filmmaker praised for his gift of sharing the stories of others — often the weak or oppressed struggling to find their way. Ghassan died in the fire that ripped through an Oakland underground music show Friday night. He was attending the event at the warehouse-turned-art-space with his fiancée, Hanna Ruax, a Finnish citizen who also died. Read more. less
Alex Ghassan was an independent filmmaker praised for his gift of sharing the stories of others — often the weak or oppressed struggling to find their way. Ghassan died in the fire that ripped through an ... more
Photo: Via KQED
Nick Gomez-Hall, 25, was a resident of Coronado, near San Diego, and a guitarist, a collector of LP records, a world traveler and an outdoorsman, according to his Facebook page. The 25-year-old was a former student at Brown University in Rhode Island. Recently, he shared messages with his former fiction writing professor, Mark Baumer, on the occasion of Baumer's fundraising walk across the United States to raise awareness about climate change. Read more.
lessNick Gomez-Hall, 25, was a resident of Coronado, near San Diego, and a guitarist, a collector of LP records, a world traveler and an outdoorsman, according to his Facebook page. The 25-year-old was a former
... moreMichela Gregory, 20, left, a San Francisco State student who studied child development while working at Urban Outfitters died in the fire alongside her boyfriend Alex Vega, right. Gregory grew up in San Bruno, pitched for the Millbrae Girls Softball League, and attended high school in San Francisco, where her family still lives. Friends described her as a loving woman who adored children and smiled easily. Read more. less
Michela Gregory, 20, left, a San Francisco State student who studied child development while working at Urban Outfitters died in the fire alongside her boyfriend Alex Vega, right. Gregory grew up in San Bruno, ... more
Photo: Photo Provided By Dan Vega
Sarah Hoda, 30, of Walnut Creek, was known to her pupils as "Miss S." at Urban Montessori Charter School in Oakland. "She was a sweet and caring teacher, and I am sure all the kids will miss her so much," said Isabel Bustillos, whose daughter attends the school. "(It) will be a bitter day at school without her. We are lighting some candles for her." Read more. less
Sarah Hoda, 30, of Walnut Creek, was known to her pupils as "Miss S." at Urban Montessori Charter School in Oakland. "She was a sweet and caring teacher, and I am sure all the kids will miss her so much," said ... more
Photo: Via Facebook
Travis Hough, 35, of Benicia, was identified as one of the victims of a fire at the Ghost Ship warehouse party in Oakland. Hough was one of the musical minds behind the Oakland electronic band Ghost of Lightning. He went by the name Travis Blitzen and helped write and perform the band’s heavily synthesized songs. Read more. less
Travis Hough, 35, of Benicia, was identified as one of the victims of a fire at the Ghost Ship warehouse party in Oakland. Hough was one of the musical minds behind the Oakland electronic band Ghost of ... more
Photo: Courtesy Brendan Dreaper
Friends called Ara Jo the most adaptable person ever, a vibrant artist and community organizer who could make friends with anyone, anywhere. Jo, 29, grew up in Los Angeles and was living in Oakland. Authorities notified her family, including her parents who flew in in from South Korea, of her death. Read more. less
Friends called Ara Jo the most adaptable person ever, a vibrant artist and community organizer who could make friends with anyone, anywhere. Jo, 29, grew up in Los Angeles and was living in Oakland. Authorities ... more
Photo: Terry Ewing, AP
Johnny Igaz was surrounded by what he loved most when he died: Music. Described as a mentor to many and an ally to women and the LGBT community, the 34-year-old Oakland resident and DJ had an undeniable passion for all kinds of music, from hip-hop to techno and house. Read more.
lessJohnny Igaz was surrounded by what he loved most when he died: Music. Described as a mentor to many and an ally to women and the LGBT community, the 34-year-old Oakland resident and DJ had an undeniable passion
... moreDonna Kellogg, 32, who was originally from Chico, was working at Highwire Coffee Roasters in Berkeley. A recent graduate of San Francisco State University, Kellogg was studying for an additional degree in culinary arts at Laney College in Oakland. Read more.
lessDonna Kellogg, 32, who was originally from Chico, was working at Highwire Coffee Roasters in Berkeley. A recent graduate of San Francisco State University, Kellogg was studying for an additional degree in
... moreAmanda Kershaw, 34, had a freelance photography business called Panda Snaps. “Photography was her passion,” said her husband, Andrew Kershaw. “She loved it. And she fell in love with San Francisco.” Read more. less
Amanda Kershaw, 34, had a freelance photography business called Panda Snaps. “Photography was her passion,” said her husband, Andrew Kershaw. “She loved it. And she fell in love with San Francisco.” ... more
Photo: Via Facebook
Edmond Lapine, 34, Edmond Lapine grew up in Utah, bouncing from Ogden to Park City to Salt Lake City, his father said Through his youth, music was a constant. He taught himself to play the guitar and joined a few bands. As he grew older, he began spinning records and working as a DJ. Read more. less
Edmond Lapine, 34, Edmond Lapine grew up in Utah, bouncing from Ogden to Park City to Salt Lake City, his father said Through his youth, music was a constant. He taught himself to play the guitar and joined a ... more
Photo: Courtesy, Family Of Edmond Lapine II
Griffin Madden, 23, graduated from Cal in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in both philosophy and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Read more.
Griffin Madden, 23, graduated from Cal in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in both philosophy and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Read more.
Photo: Via Facebook
Jason McCarty, a 36-year-old Iowa native, began creating art before most children can spell their names. His father, Gene McCarty, said his interest developed around the age of 3 and never faded, always growing and expanding into new mediums — illustration, design, photography, painting, music.
lessJason McCarty, a 36-year-old Iowa native, began creating art before most children can spell their names. His father, Gene McCarty, said his interest developed around the age of 3 and never faded, always
... moreDraven McGill, 17, a junior at San Francisco's Ruth Asawa School of the Arts lived in Dublin, his friends said. His father, Phil McGill, works for the Dublin Police Department. Read more.
Draven McGill, 17, a junior at San Francisco's Ruth Asawa School of the Arts lived in Dublin, his friends said. His father, Phil McGill, works for the Dublin Police Department. Read more.
Next year, Jennifer Mendiola would have been Dr. Mendiola when she received her doctorate in health psychology from UC Merced. She is pictured with her husband, Jean-Thierry Mendiola. Read more.
Next year, Jennifer Mendiola would have been Dr. Mendiola when she received her doctorate in health psychology from UC Merced. She is pictured with her husband, Jean-Thierry Mendiola. Read more.
Photo: Mendiola Family
Jennifer Morris, 20, a UC Berkeley junior, who majored in media studies died in the fire along with her roommate, Vanessa Plotkin. Morris grew up in Foster City and graduated from San Mateo High in 2013. She studied at UC Santa Cruz before transferring. Read more.
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Jennifer Morris, 20, a UC Berkeley junior, who majored in media studies died in the fire along with her roommate, Vanessa Plotkin. Morris grew up in Foster City and graduated from San Mateo High in 2013. She ... more
Photo: Via Facebook
Feral Pines, a garage band bass player and art school graduate who was always trailed by a rescue dog, was confirmed dead Monday in the fire at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland. "A very soft, sensitive, caring person," said her father, Bruce Fritz of Westport, Conn. Read More. less
Feral Pines, a garage band bass player and art school graduate who was always trailed by a rescue dog, was confirmed dead Monday in the fire at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland. "A very soft, sensitive, ... more
Photo: Courtesy Of Fritz Family
Vanessa Plotkin, 21, UC Berkeley student, died along with her roommate and friend, Jenny Morris, also a junior at Cal. Plotkin, of Lakewood in Los Angeles County, was studying sociology. Read More.
Vanessa Plotkin, 21, UC Berkeley student, died along with her roommate and friend, Jenny Morris, also a junior at Cal. Plotkin, of Lakewood in Los Angeles County, was studying sociology. Read More.
Photo: Courtesy Gary Plotkin
Wolfgang Renner, 61, was the oldest identified victim of the Ghost Ship fire. Renner was a musician who wrote and performed electronic keyboard music and who enjoyed loud tunes, spirited dancing and good times. Read more. less
Wolfgang Renner, 61, was the oldest identified victim of the Ghost Ship fire. Renner was a musician who wrote and performed electronic keyboard music and who enjoyed loud tunes, spirited dancing and good times. ... more
Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
Hanna Ruax, of Helsinki, Finland, had been living in Oakland since November. She and Alex Ghassan had plans to marry and to go to Europe. But neither made it out alive. She was 32, and he was 35. Read more.
Hanna Ruax, of Helsinki, Finland, had been living in Oakland since November. She and Alex Ghassan had plans to marry and to go to Europe. But neither made it out alive. She was 32, and he was 35. Read more.
Photo: Via Facebook
Ben Runnels, an Oakland musician who went by the name Charlie Prowler, performed with Nicole Siegrist, also known as "Denalda,"who also died in the fire. Read more.
Ben Runnels, an Oakland musician who went by the name Charlie Prowler, performed with Nicole Siegrist, also known as "Denalda,"who also died in the fire. Read more.
Photo: Devin Askounis, AP
Nicole Siegrist, 29, who went by the name Denalda, was an Oakland musician, playing the synthesizer and omnichord for the music group, Introflirt. Her musical partner Ben Runnels also died in the fire. Read more. less
Nicole Siegrist, 29, who went by the name Denalda, was an Oakland musician, playing the synthesizer and omnichord for the music group, Introflirt. Her musical partner Ben Runnels also died in the fire. Read ... more
Photo: Taura Horn
Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye loved shows, people and colors as bright and lively as she was. Tanouye, 31, was in the Ghost Ship warehouse doing what she loved to do for fun: painting designs on people’s nails. Read more. less
Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye loved shows, people and colors as bright and lively as she was. Tanouye, 31, was in the Ghost Ship warehouse doing what she loved to do for fun: painting designs on people’s nails. ... more
Photo: Via Shazam
Alex Vega, 22, died in the Ghost Ship fire along with his girlfriend, Michela Gregory, 20, right. Read more.
Alex Vega, 22, died in the Ghost Ship fire along with his girlfriend, Michela Gregory, 20, right. Read more.
Photo: Kathy Vega, Associated Press
Attorney Nick Walrath, 31, grew up in Point Breeze, Pa., an old neighborhood on the east end of Pittsburgh, and attended Taylor Allderdice High School. He pursued a lifelong interest in science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a double major in physics and philosophy. Read more.
lessAttorney Nick Walrath, 31, grew up in Point Breeze, Pa., an old neighborhood on the east end of Pittsburgh, and attended Taylor Allderdice High School. He pursued a lifelong interest in science at the
... moreBrandon Chase Wittenauer, 32, an electronic musician from Hayward died in the fire. Also known by his stage name, Nex Iuguolo, the electronic music artist was born in Santa Barbara. Read more.
Brandon Chase Wittenauer, 32, an electronic musician from Hayward died in the fire. Also known by his stage name, Nex Iuguolo, the electronic music artist was born in Santa Barbara. Read more.
Photo: Wittenauer Family
The identities of 32 of the 36 people who died in Friday night’s fire at a converted warehouse in Oakland known as the Ghost Ship have been released, either by authorities or families. They are:
Cash Askew,
22, Oakland
Em B (a.k.a. Em
Bohlka), 33, Oakland
34, Oakland
24, Oakland
Micah Danemayer,
28, Oakland
35, Oakland
33, San Francisco
35, Oakland
25, Berkeley
20, South San
Francisco
30, Walnut Creek
35, Oakland
Johnny Igaz,
34, Oakland
Ara Jo, 29, Oakland
32, Oakland
34, San Francisco
Edmond Lapine,
34, Oakland
23, Berkeley
35, Oakland
17, Dublin
Jennifer Mendiola, 35, Oakland
21, Foster City
Feral Pines
(a.k.a. Riley Fritz),
29, Berkeley
21, Lakewood
(Los Angeles County)
61, Oakland
Hanna Ruax,
32, Helsinki
32, Oakland
29, Oakland
Alex Vega,
22, San Bruno
31, Oakland
Brandon Chase Wittenauer,
32, Hayward
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