Malikai Giovanni Fend Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Malikai Giovanni Fend of West Branch, Michigan, born in Saginaw, Michigan, who passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 8, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Malikai Giovanni Fend to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Malikai find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He is survived by: his parents, Travis Petty and Sara Petty (McWherter); his siblings, Jax and Kadence; and his grandparents, Randy and Sandy Langley. He is also survived by aunts and uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Homes - West Branch (109 E Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661).
Memorial contributions can be made to Helen Devos Children's Medical Center (https://give.corewellhealth.org*1j2ix64*_gcl_au*MTEwMjE0NTQyNS4xNzY1NjYwOTM5) in Grand Rapids, Michigan.