The following people are confirmed dead in the March 22 mudslide near Oso. This list was updated Thursday, March 27. The information was verified either by Snohomish County officials or family members. The most recently identified victims are listed first. Unless otherwise noted, the hometown is Oso.
Confirmed victims: 25
Officially missing: 90
Kaylee B. Spillers, 5: Three other family members are still missing.
William E. Welsh, 66, of Arlington: He was an electrician helping install a water tank in Oso.
Stephen A. Neal, 55, of Darrington: A hot-water-heater installer who was on the job in Oso. More about Stephen
Sanoah Violet Huestis, 4 months: Granddaughter of victim Christina Jefferds, 45. Sanoah’s mother, Natasha Huestis, survives her. Story
Christina Jefferds, 45: A volunteer Oso firefighter with her surviving husband, Seth Jefferds, and grandmother of victim Sanoah Violet Huestis, 4 months. Story
Summer Raffo, 36, of Concrete: A former lumber stacker and school janitor, Raffo was a horse enthusiast and farrier and was driving on Highway 530 when the slide hit. More about Summer
John Regelbrugge III, 49: A retired Navy commander who served 32 years. His wife, Kris Regelbrugge, is missing. More about John
Linda McPherson, 69: Retired branch manager of the Darrington Library and a longtime Darrington School Board member. More about Linda
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