The Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner today identified two of the three people killed in the New Year’s illegal fireworks explosion at an Aliamanu home.

They are Nelie Ibarra, 58, and Jennifer Van, 23.

The medical examiner said the cause and manner of death in both cases are pending and “no additional information is available at this time.”

Officials said the identity of the third woman killed has not yet been confirmed, according to a news release from the department.

Authorities on Wednesday said that two women were found dead at the scene just after the explosion and a 23-year-old woman died later from her injuries at a hospital.

A verified Gofundme page, set up by Van’s sister, Tammy Van, said, “Jennifer’s infectious and outgoing personality touched many people, especially with her loud mouth and kindness. She was a devoted sister, daughter, and friend who selflessly supported our family financially and emotionally, especially through our most difficult times.”

Van was an assistant manager at Central Pacific Bank’s Wahiawa Branch, according to a statement from the bank.

“We were deeply saddened to learn of Jennifer’s passing,” Arnold Martines, CPB’s chairman, president & CEO. “Her kindness, dedication, and vibrant energy positively impacted everyone who had the pleasure of working with her. The entire CPB ohana joins me in expressing our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Van had been an employee at the company since 2019.

A neighbor told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Wednesday that the two women who were found dead at the scene were sisters.

A verified Gofundme page for Nelie Ibarra, created by her stepdaughter, said, “My stepmom had the biggest heart. She was very loved by many, including me & my dad. ‘Her infectious laughter and boundless generosity touched everyone she met.’ She will be missed. This sudden tragedy hurts our hearts forever.”

Another verified Gofundme page, created by the niece of the two sisters, identified the third woman who died as Lita.

“On New Year’s Eve, our family was struck by an unimaginable tragedy when a series of events during the fireworks display claimed the lives of my two aunties and left many others in critical condition, including their daughters Charmaine and Cherwyn, their son’s gf (girlfriend) and their son,” the post said. “As we try to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss, we are also focused on supporting those who survived the incident and recovering from their injuries. The emotional, physical, and financial toll on our family is overwhelming as we navigate this difficult and painful time.”

In another news release this afternoon, the Department of the Medical Examiner also identified the 20-year-old man who died in a separate New Year’s Eve fireworks-related incident in Kalihi as Jayson Ramos.

The cause of death was listed as “blast injuries involving the head and right hand” and the manner was ruled as an accident, according to the office.

Honolulu police earlier said that at 11:04 p.m. on Dec. 31, a 20-year-old man suffered fireworks-related injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 12:30 a.m.