Sam Penrod, a spokesperson with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared this statement with media on Thursday, November 7, 2024:
With much sadness, we inform you of the unexpected passing of a full-time missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Tinotenda Watson Maumbe, 24, who was serving in the Benin Cotonou Mission, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Elder Maumbe suffered a sudden medical episode at his apartment, which resulted in a fall and head injury. His cause of death is undetermined at this time. Elder Maumbe is from the Gweru Zimbabwe Stake and had been serving since February 2024.
We send our love and deepest sympathies to Elder Maumbe’s family and friends, as well as his companion and the missionaries he has served alongside. We pray that each will be comforted and feel the peace of the Savior as they remember and honor Elder Maumbe and his faithful service as a missionary.