A missionary from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died on Wednesday from drowning while serving in his home country, El Salvador, a church spokesman said on Friday.
“Elder Fernando Antonio Ramos Garcia, 21, from Juayua, El Salvador, died on Wednesday after drowning in a river in the municipality of Nahulingo, Sonsonate,” said Sam Penrod. “His body was recovered this morning. Elder Ramos has been serving since March 2020. Our most sincere condolences and prayers go out to Elder Ramos’ family and loved ones, who remember his life and mourn his death. We pray that you will feel the love of our Heavenly Father in this tragic moment. “
Ramos Garcia was serving in the El Salvador San Salvador Oeste / Belize Mission.