The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July.

Jose Andres Bermudez and Tania Bermudez

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

José Andrés Bermúdez, 49, and Tania Bermúdez, four children, Cota Branch, Bogotá Colombia Suba Stake: Guatemala Guatemala City East Mission, succeeding President Lenard Brunsdale and Sister Karen Brunsdale. Brother Bermudez is a stake president and former district president, stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Colombia Barranquilla Mission. He was born in Bogotá, Colombia, to Jose Joaquin Bermúdez Ramírez and María Feria Sánchez de Bermúdez.

Sister Bermudez is a stake Relief Society presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Relief Society teacher, institute teacher and seminary teacher. She was born in Cartagena, Colombia, to Rafael Ospino Navarro and Leonor del Carmen Jiménez Vuelva.

Reed T. Deshler and Heather L. Deshler

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Reed T. Deshler, 50, and Heather L. Deshler, four children, Crestwood 2nd Ward, Crestwood Kentucky Stake: Japan Tokyo North Mission, succeeding President Dale S. Cook and Sister Kathleen A. Cook. Brother Deshler is a mission presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake Sunday School president, elders quorum president and missionary in the Japan Fukuoka Mission. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, to Donald David Deshler and Carol Ann Deshler.

Sister Deshler is a seminary teacher and stake missionary and former ward Relief Society president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor and ward Primary presidency counselor. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to Bruce Walter Burt and Cheryl Lynn Burt.

Janryll Fernandez and Liberty Irene Fernandez

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Janryll Fernandez, 44, and Liberty Irene Fernandez, four children, Tawa Ward, Wellington New Zealand Stake: Philippines Manila Mission, succeeding President Mark H. Ballif and Sister Julia W. Ballif. Brother Fernandez is an elders quorum presidency counselor and former area communication assistant director, stake presidency counselor, high councilor, stake Sunday School president, bishopric counselor, branch presidency counselor, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Philippines San Pablo Mission. He was born in Malolos City, Bulacan, Philippines, to Paterno Fernandez and Jeremisa Fernandez.

Sister Fernandez is a stake Young Women president and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher, Gospel Essentials teacher, Primary teacher, ward music chair and ward organist. She was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines, to Manuel Luis Belleza and Maria Asuncion Belleza.

Paul Horstmeier and Karryl Horstmeier

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Paul Horstmeier, 62, and Karryl Horstmeier, four children, Alpine 2nd Ward, Alpine Utah North Stake: Puerto Rico San Juan Mission, succeeding President Joey L. Skinner and Sister Lisa T. Skinner. Brother Horstmeier is a ward executive secretary and ward organist and former high councilor, stake mission president, bishop, YSA bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, Primary teacher and missionary in the Perú Lima South Mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Heinz Ludwig Horstmeier and DeAnna Smith Horstmeier.

Sister Horstmeier is a ward Relief Society activity coordinator and former stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary president, Activity Days leader and missionary in the Perú Lima South Mission. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Dean Guy Nielson and Koye Edwards Nielson.

Benjamin S. Larson and Rebecca Larson

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Benjamin S. Larson, 49, and Rebecca Larson, three children, Utah Valley Ward (Sign Language), Provo Utah South Stake: California San Jose Mission, succeeding President Gary A. Smith and Sister Tera R. Smith. Brother Larson is a former stake president, stake presidency counselor, stake executive secretary, stake Young Men presidency counselor, bishop, temple ordinance worker, ward Young Men president, ward Young Men presidency counselor and missionary in the México Oaxaca Mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Scott Marvin Larson and Laura Lee Larson.

Sister Larson is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor and former ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Young Women camp director, Sunday School teacher, Primary teacher, Cub Scout leader, ward activity committee chair and temple ordinance worker. She was born in Independence, Missouri, to Ronald Joseph Fesler and Corrine Ann Fesler.

Davis M. Smith and Asialene C. Smith

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Davis M. Smith, 44, and Asialene C. Smith, four children, Willow Creek 4th Ward, Sandy Utah Willow Creek Stake: Brazil Recife North Mission, succeeding President Christopher C. Nordfelt and Sister Mandy Nordfelt. Brother Smith is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake Sunday School presidency counselor, stake Young Men presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, elders quorum presidency counselor and missionary in the Bolivia Cochabamba Mission. He was born in Payson, Utah, to Ole Marston Smith and Dena Baker Smith.

Sister Smith is a Young Women advisor and former ward Young Women secretary, ward Primary secretary, Primary teacher, Primary pianist and ward music chair. She was born in Edmonds, Washington, to Robert James Elmore and Angelina Gozun Elmore.

Alejandro Villanueva and Olga M. Villanueva

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Alejandro Villanueva, 49, and Olga M. Villanueva, three children, Ixcotel Ward, Oaxaca Mexico Amapolas Stake: México Xalapa Mission, succeeding President David R. Day and Sister JoLyn Day. Brother Villanueva is a bishopric counselor and institute teacher and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president and missionary in the México Hermosillo Mission. He was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, to Ruben Villanueva Platas and Delfina De Villanueva Lopez.

Sister Villanueva is an area organization advisor and former ward Primary president, FSY representative, stake Young Women president and ward Relief Society president. She was born in Cortez, Colorado, to Tarcisio Santisteban and Luz del Carmen Valles.

Bryan L. Welton and Jenny Welton

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Bryan L. Welton, 45, and Jenny Welton, six children, Lake Oswego Ward, Lake Oswego Oregon Stake: Ecuador Quito Mission, succeeding President David A. Winters and Sister Pamela R. Winters. Brother Welton is a Sunday School teacher and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward executive secretary, elders quorum president, ward Sunday School president and missionary in the Perú Arequipa Mission. He was born in Kent, Washington, to Bryan Lynn Welton and Pamela Joan Welton.

Sister Welton is a stake Relief Society president and former ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Young Women secretary, visiting teaching supervisor, Activity Days leader, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Sunday School teacher, Primary teacher and seminary teacher. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Jon Foster Lanenga and Teri Lee Ruelas.