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19-year-old missionary dies while serving in Philippines

November 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

19-year-old missionary dies while serving in Philippines
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Elder John Vincent Arcilla, 19, died while serving in the Philippines Puerto Princesa Mission. The Church reported his death November 13, making him at least the fourth missionary to die in the past three months.

Elder Arcilla was serving in his homeland. The Church has not disclosed the cause of death. Church News reported the missionary was from Quezon City.

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