Esparto, CA (July 12, 2025) — Heartbreak has struck families across Northern California as officials released the names of the seven people who lost their lives in a devastating fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto.

According to reports, the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the identities of the victims Friday, following days of painstaking work by the Coroner’s Office and grieving loved ones. The explosion, which rocked the rural community earlier this week, took the lives of Angel Mathew Voller, 18, of Stockton; Jesus Manaces Ramos, 18, and Jhony Ernesto Ramos, 22, both of San Pablo; Joel Jeremias Melendez, 28, of Sacramento; Neil Justin Li, 41, and Christopher Goltiao Bocog, 45, both of San Francisco; and Carlos Javier Rodriguez-Mora, 43, of San Andreas.

Family members described the victims as devoted sons, fathers, and friends. Jesus Ramos’ girlfriend shared that he was looking forward to becoming a father, and his brother Jhony Ernesto Ramos was remembered as a hardworking young man with a bright future. The process of identifying the Ramos brothers was especially difficult due to their shared DNA, requiring dental records for final confirmation.

As the community mourns, autopsies have been completed but the official cause of death awaits pending toxicology results. The investigation into what led to the explosion remains ongoing.

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