Briana Jackeline Matute Mejia
- Dec 23, 2025
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January 25, 2012 - December 20, 2025

Briana Jackeline Matute Mejia, 13, of Ewing, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Viewing and Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at IMCE New Jersey, 201 Veterans Pkwy, Willingboro, NJ, United States, 08046.
Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Fountain Lawn Memorial Park, 545 Eggert Crossing Road, Ewing Twp., NJ 08638.
Services are under the direction of the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, Hamilton.
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Briana came to ewing public schools in 4th grade. She happened to join my class. Briana knew very little English, so it was always difficult for her to understand some of the work that we were doing. I didn't really know any Spanish, however, I still tried to help her out when I could. Her and I stopped talking in middle school, because we never had classes, but we always exchanged a smile and wave in the hallway. I'll miss that. There are very few pure, genuinely kind people. Bri was one of them. I was amazed at the fact that she never failed to have a smile on her face, it's people like that that the world needs. She…
I never knew Briana like others did. But I went to group therapy with her. Even if she was there for the same reasons as me, she smiled and continued to light up my day even when i woke up and wished I hadn’t. We would always sit together during lunch time and our group sessions, and we’d always walk outside next to each other and name things that were beautiful, when in reality she would the most beautiful thing in my sight. We stayed in touch for a little while after our month was up at therapy, she would tell me how she wished we were still there because being with the people there would always make her day…
whenever Briana walked into a room she would shine her biggest brightest smile, she always made sure that everyone was doing great before she was. She made me smile and laugh, her dimples simply put a smile on my face her attitude her fearlessness and her joy will never be forgotten. I am truely grateful and proud that I had the honor to know her and spend time with her in the time she was here.- Monse💜
My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Briana. Her kind soul will never be forgotten.Thank you for being my daughter’s friend, for making her laugh, and for always bringing a smile to her face. You will be deeply missed. Tim, Jen and Reagan French
Briana will forever be remembered as a beautiful, joyful, kind girl. I had the honor and privilege of having her in my science science class in 6th grade. On my birthday, she came in with a homemade birthday cake for me-- and to this day one of the best I have ever had---so thoughtful --She helped me plan a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Debaun--Thatś how she will always be remembered--a person who always was thinking of others--Fisher Middle School was a better place with her there with us--and I will keep her picture on my wall and her spirit in my heart always--We are all so heartbroken for this wonderful family --Thank you for sharing your amazing daughter w…