Sister Missionary Serving in the Philippines Passes Away

Sister Taylor Erin Maw of Washington state had been serving since June 2022.

Sam Penrod, a spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement on Sunday, September 17, 2023:

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“We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of a young missionary serving in the Philippines. Sister Taylor Erin Maw, 20, of Snoqualmie, Washington, passed away Sunday, September 17, in the hospital following an illness that remains undetermined at this time.

Sister Maw had been serving as a missionary in the Philippines Angeles Mission since June 2022. We express our love and sincere condolences to Sister Maw’s family, friends and the missionaries she was serving alongside.

We pray they will each feel the peace and comfort of the Savior as they mourn her passing and honor her faithful missionary service.”