Aunt of the two children killed in Ruidoso floods confirms deaths and identities to ABC News

Update (8:20 P.M.) - ABC News has confirmed to ABC-7 the names of the two kids killed by the floods in Ruidoso, including their parents who are injured. Their aunt, Tiffanie Wyatt, told ABC News.

According to the aunt, the Fort Bliss soldier is Sebastian Trotter. His wife's name is Stephanie.

4-year-old Charlotte and 7-year-old Sebastian were killed in the floods.

ABC News says Wyatt shared this message to Facebook when the family went missing Tuesday evening:

“We want to thank everyone who reshared my post on Facebook to help find the kids, as well as all the thoughts and prayers that everyone has been sending to my family. My sister, Stephanie, and her husband, Sebastian, are in the hospital currently recovering from serious injuries from the flood but expected to make full recoveries. We want everyone to know that the kids were full of life and always laughing. Sebastian was an avid Pokémon card collector, loved to play sports, but was a huge soccer fanatic. He wanted to be a professional soccer player when he got older. Charlotte loved to be the center of attention. She loved to sing, dance, and make jokes. She also loved to give people makeovers with her play makeup. The kids knew nothing but love and we believe they felt it to the very end."

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Fort Bliss soldier and his family were caught in flash flooding while at an RV campground near Ruidoso on Tuesday, leading to the death of two young children.

According to a release from post, the children, ages 7 and 4, were found and declared dead after a search and rescue operation. The soldier and their spouse sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Texas. Their names have not yet been released due to Department of Defense policy.

“Our hearts are heavy with grief following this devastating loss,” said Brig. Gen. Rory
Crooks, deputy commanding general of the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss. “The
entire Fort Bliss community extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved
ones affected by this tragedy. We are coordinating closely with local authorities and are
providing full support to the family under these tragic circumstances.”

Officials from Fort Bliss are working with local responders and military casualty assistance
officers to provide resources and support for the family.