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RUBEN MENDIBLES Obituary
Ruben was born February 2, 1961 in Brawley, CA. Growing up he enjoyed playing baseball and went on to play while attending Brawley Union High School. As an adult he also played in the softball leagues held during the summertime. Ruben had a passion for playing guitar, building and crafting items for around the house. He was also an avid fan of sports and favored the LA Kings, Buffalo Bills and was the biggest San Francisco Giants fan. On Sunday, November 15 Ruben peacefully passed away in his home. Ruben was known for his sense of humor and will be deeply missed. Services will be held Monday, December 7, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Frye Chapel in Brawley. Graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery, also in Brawley. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Mendibles Sr. and sister, Irma Ann Valenzuela. Ruben is survived by his mother, Esther Mendibles; his three children: Stephen Mendibles, Marc Mendibles, and Nichole Mendibles Garcia; sisters, Carol Sullivan and Arlene Godinez; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Eddie Caro
November 27, 2023
He was my HOME BOY!!, one of my BEST friend.
Jackie Hortert
December 6, 2020
Ruben was a great friend and will truly be missed.
Danielle
December 6, 2020
My condolences to the Mendibles family in this time of sorrow. Ruben may you rest in peace.
Carol Antunez
December 4, 2020
My thoughts and prayers to the Mendibles Family. Ruben was such a great guy. May He Rest In Peace
Irene Aguire
December 2, 2020
Ruben, I will always have so many funny and good memories of you. May your family find peace in this time of sorrow. Irene Aguirre
Eddie Caro
December 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You would always be one of my best friends,
Eddie Caro
December 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bobby Hodges
November 30, 2020
Rest in peace Ruben
Eulalia Caro Becerra
November 29, 2020
My condolences to the family God bless you RBN i will miss you so much glad to see you at the reunion glad we to a photo of us love always layla lala
Andrea Mendibil
November 29, 2020
My sweet, sweet Primo,
I will forever miss you. I’ll miss the random silly texting and the special bond we had. I’ll never forget our drive from SD to Brawley and the gas station trip.. The world is less LIT without you You will forever live in our hearts ♥ I love you
JAKI LINARES
November 28, 2020
I don't know where to start. I have nothing but great memories of Ruben. He was a great friend. I truly will miss him. My condolences to his mom his daughter and to my cousin Arlene. May the Lord mend your broken hearts.
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