Virginia Mother Dies in Kenya After Severe Salmonella Infection
Ayla Garcia, a mother of four from Virginia, has died in Kenya after contracting a severe salmonella infection during a mission trip to support an orphanage. Her family stated that her underlying sickle cell disease complicated the infection, which spread…
St. Louis, MO, July 26, 2026 —
Ayla Garcia, a mother of four from Virginia, has died in Kenya following a severe salmonella infection contracted during a mission trip. Garcia was in Kenya to support an orphanage.
According to her family, Garcia’s underlying sickle cell disease complicated the salmonella infection. The infection reportedly spread to her kidneys, liver, and blood, necessitating hospitalization. The family confirmed her eventual death.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with medical expenses incurred during her treatment and to facilitate the process of bringing her body back to the United States. The page details Garcia’s commitment to humanitarian work and the impact of her loss.
The specific timeline of her trip, the duration of her illness, and the name of the orphanage she was supporting were not immediately available. Further details regarding the circumstances of her infection and treatment are expected to be released by the family.
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