Jake J. Mendibles, age 18, of Vineland passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Jake was born in Winter Park, Florida to Robert Mendibles and Christina Saldana and he was a lifelong Cumberland County resident. He was scheduled to report to basic training for the U.S. Marine Corps next week. Jake was a hard worker and the best big brother to his little sisters. He loved to be around family and enjoyed family gatherings and watching movies. He enjoyed working on his car.

Jake is survived by his father, Robert J. Mendibles and wife Michele of Vineland and by his mother, Christina Saldana of Bridgeton. Three sisters, Madalyn Mendibles of Millville and Jesenia and Leilani Mendibles, both of Vineland. Paternal Grandparents, Robert Mendibles and his wife Sylvia Martinez of Vineland. Maternal Grandparents, Nelson Saldana and Linda of Bridgeton and Maternal Great-Grandmother, Sue Jenkins of Bridgeton. Along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM from the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Burial will follow in Centerton Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 110 Dealtown Rd. Elmer, NJ 08318. Family and friends may gather from 9:00-11:00 AM on Thursday at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jake's memory may be made to the family.
Arrangements are the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.