Missionary serving in Benin passes away unexpectedly

Elder Maumbe, from Zimbabwe, suffered an unexpected medical episode in his apartment, which resulted in a fall, a head injury and his death

Published: Nov 8, 2024, 9:15 a.m. MST

A full-time missionary serving in the Benin Cotonou Mission passed away. — Elder Tinotenda Watson Maumbe, 24, a full-time missionary who was serving in the Benin Cotonou Mission, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A full-time missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Zimbabwe and serving in the African country of Benin passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 6

Elder Tinotenda Watson Maumbe, 24, who was serving in the Benin Cotonou Mission, suffered a sudden medical episode at his apartment, which resulted in a fall and head injury, said Sam Penrod, a Church spokesman, in a statement released Thursday, Nov. 7, on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

The cause of death is underdetermined at this time, Penrod added.

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