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Young missionary dies while serving

Elder Arcilla had been serving in the Philippines Puerto Princesa Mission

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the death of a missionary on ChurchofJesusChrist.org on Friday, Nov. 13.

The following information was provided by the Church:

Elder John Vincent Arcilla, 19, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Elder Arcilla, from the Quezon City Philippines Stake, had been serving in the Philippines Puerto Princesa Mission since January 2026. Funeral services are pending.

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