Man Dies in Christmas Fire While Searching for Ring He Planned to Use for Proposal
A California man’s life ends tragically as he perishes in a house fire while looking for the engagement ring he intended to present to his girlfriend
- Steven Weatherford Jr., 37, died in an Oakland house fire while searching for an engagement ring
- He had been planning to propose to his girlfriend, LaShante Mayo, on New Year's Eve
- Neighbors raised over $16,000 to assist the family with funeral costs and immediate needs
A California man tragically lost his life in a Christmas Day house fire while searching for an engagement ring he intended to use for a New Year’s Eve proposal.
Steven Weatherford Jr., 37, was visiting family in Oakland when the fire broke out in the early hours of December 25. Firefighters found him unconscious after a search of the home.
girlfriend, LaShante Mayo, shared that she had no idea about the proposal plans until the day of the deadly blaze.
Weatherford, known for his love of family and friends, was reportedly trying to ensure everyone was safely out of the house before he was overtaken by smoke and flames. He had been searching for the ring as the fire raged.
The fire, which appears to have been accidental, claimed his life, leaving his loved ones devastated. Neighbors have rallied together, raising over $16,000 to support the family in the wake of the tragedy.
