Two senior missionaries serving for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have died, one in South Africa and one in California, according to Church News. The deaths occurred recently while both were on active missions.

Senior missionaries are typically retired couples or individuals who volunteer for Church service assignments. The Church did not release causes of death or additional details about the circumstances.

The deaths bring renewed attention to the risks facing older volunteers serving abroad and domestically. The Church maintains protocols for missionary safety and medical care.