A NURSE, MATURE STUDENT, A QUADRUPLET AND A FORMER DRUG ADDICT WHO HAD MANAGED TO TURN HIS LIFE AROUND: THE OREGON VICTIMS

The tragic victims of Oregon's mass shooting were identified on Friday as relatives, friends and co-workers tried to come to terms with their tragic loss.

19-year-old student Lucero Alcaraz was the first to be identified by relatives. Her older sister, Maria Leticia, posted a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook saying the first-year UCC student had aspired to be a pediatric nurse.

'Lucero, I miss you I wish you were here,' Maria Alcaraz wrote. 'I can't sleep. I never got the chance to tell you how proud of you I was.

'You would have been a great pediatric nurse. I was so proud of you for getting you college completely paid through scholarships and you made it into college honors.

Lucero Alcaraz, left, was one of the first victims to be identified. She was training to become a pediatric nurse. Lucas Eibel, right, was also named among the dead - he is a quadruplet and just 18 years old

'You were going to do great things love. I ache so much right now..I need you..'

'I don't know how I will make it through this ...I don't know if I can ever relieve this pain. Rest in piece sister...I'll see you soon.'

The second victim was identified Friday as Jason Johnson, whose mother spoke proudly of her son's new-found commitment to turning his life around.

Tonja Johnson Engle told NBC News the 33-year-old had struggled with drug addiction but completed a six-month rehabilitation program and enrolled in Umpqua Community College to continue his education.

'He started Monday and he was so proud of what he had accomplished, and rightly so,' Johnson Engel tearfully told the station. 'The other day he looked at me and hugged me and said, 'Mom, how long have you been waiting for one of your kids to go to college?' And I said, 'Oh, about 20 years.'

The heartbroken mother said she last saw her son alive as he was leaving for class Thursday morning.

'Love ya,' Jason told her after giving her a kiss. 'I'll see you this afternoon.'

20-year-old Treven Anspach, pictured left, was named as one of the victims by friends and relatives while Rebecka Carnes, 18, pictured right, was also killed. Her step-father said they were at a loss for words

The deaths of two more UCC students, Lucas Eibel and Rebecka Carnes, both 18 years old, were confirmed by their families.

Carnes' stepfather, Aaron Chandler, told the station KATU: 'We are at a loss for words.'

The New York Times reported the 18-year-old was a star softball player in high school and was studying to become a dental hygienist. Carnes had just began classes at UCC on September 28.

Lucas Eibel, also 18 years of age, was a quadruplet. According to the Roseburg News-Review. Lucas, his two brothers, Mitchell and Cole, and sister Alexis graduated from high school this year.

'We have been trying to figure out how to tell everyone how amazing Lucas was, but that would take 18 years,' his family said in a statement.

'Lucas loved FFA, volunteering at Wildlife Safari and Saving Grace animal shelter. He was an amazing soccer player. He graduated Roseburg High School with high academic marks.'

A friend of 20-year-old Treven Anspach confirmed to People Magazine that he was among the victim's of Thursday shooting rampage.

Jesse Milbrat, also 20, told the publication he and Anspach were former schoolmates and co-workers at Roseburg Forest Products.

Jason Johnson's mother confirmed he was one of the dead. She said the 33-year-old had struggled with drug addiction in the past but was proud to have turned his life around

'He was a hard worker and a damn good basketball player,' the friend said. 'He deserves way better.'

Milbrat last saw Anspach in May before leaving for the Army.

'The last thing he said to me was, 'Good luck and thanks for your service',' he said.

Kim Dietz, 59, was the oldest victim of the tragedy. Divorced with one daughter she was in a lecture when Chris Harper-Mercer burst in.

A friend, Natalie Robbins, 38, said she heard of Mrs Dietz' death from a fellow student immediately after the shootings - news confirmed in a phone call two hours ago from the 72-year-old's former husband.

'Kim and I had a lot in common despite the differences in our ages,' said Mrs Robbins.

'She had come through a nasty divorce and she didn't have much education.

'She would help me with math. She was an open person, a lovely person and I watched her bloom over the two terms we studied together.

'Each term she got more comfortable [with me] and we shared many happy moments and a few tears too.'

Kim Dietz, 72, is the oldest victim identified so far, she was a mature student at the Oregon college

Recent high school graduate Quinn Cooper, 18, was also named as a victim.

His family described him as a 'funny, sweet, compassionate and such a wonderful loving person. He always stood up for people. Quinn and his brother Cody are inseparable.

'I don't know how we are going to move forward with our lives without Quinn. Our lives are shattered beyond repair. No one should ever have to feel the pain we are feeling.'

18-year-old 'funny, sweet and compassionate' Quinn Cooper, left, was killed as was lecturer Larry Levine, right

Teacher Lawrence Levine, 67, was also killed in the shooting. Eyewitness reports suggested it was his class that Chris Harper-Mercer targeted in the massacre.

'He was the sweetest, most gentle, kind, thoughtful and creative person. My heart is broken,' said David Furman, a lifelong friend.

He also enjoyed writing mystery novels according to a former student with whom he had a romantic relationship.

Sarena Dawn Moore, 44, was one of the victims identified in Thursday's mass shooting

Sarena Moore, 44, was a Seventh-day Adventist according to her Facebook page.

She also loved animals, sharing pictures of horses and dogs.

Moore, who also worked at her church, had two sons who lived in the area.