Malikah I'Zayah Santiago

He is survived by his mother: Leila Santiago; sisters, Amaya Lysette Sanchez and Marijah Yanalis Sanchez; step sister, Kailyn “KK” Garcia; step Father, Luis M. Leduc; step brother, Exavier Sanchez; step mother, Jesenia “Uki” Garcia; grandfather, Frank Dunn; grandmother, Esmeralda Santiago, grandfather, Jose L. Santiago (deceased); other Family Members, Aunts: Diana Santiago, Rocio Santiago-Rodriguez, Alba Bernard; uncles: Jose L. Santiago Jr “Junior”, Carlos Rodriguez, Renall “Ray” Bernard; Immediate Cousins: Skycee Lane, Christian Knowles, Carlos “Julian” Rodriguez, Nathaniel Knowles, Ariana Rodriguez, Reniya Bernard, Taniya Bernard, Jose “Papo” Bernard, Javien Santiago, Javian Knowles, Lazaro Bernard and Roberto Martin; 2nd Cousins: Angel Ramos, Kobe J.L.K Brantley Jr. “KJ” and Zanyalize C.M. Brantley Remaining Family Members: Many more Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Malikah was born on March 08, 2006 in Tampa Florida. He graduated Wesley Chapel High School with his High School Diploma. After moving to Wesley Chapel from Land O Lakes area, he began working at Raising Cane’s, training to become an in-house Trainer throughout the states. He was accomplished by any athletic adventure he pursued that included Tree climbing, always doing back flips, exercising with his friends, he was a Goof Ball that loved to make people laugh, he loved going to car shows, Skateboarding, he loved meeting people and being their motivator as he wanted everyone to succeed in their own goals.

His main passion was in basketball, Music, riding his Motorcycle and listening to the Word of God. One of his main priorities that he always said his Goal in Life was to make a career and to be the one to take care of his mother.

He was enrolled to begin his career in the Real Estate industry. He was a member at Grace Family Church and often visited other churches with his friends determined to build a stronger relationship with God.

Malikah had a Pure Heart who was always true to who he was and he was loved by everyone he met.

A funeral is scheduled for Saturday; July 12, 2025 from 11am to 1pm at Grace Family Church. (We will have Finger Foods and Drinks during the Service) The address is: 22920 FL-54; Lutz, FL. 33549.

We kindly ask for everyone to wear the Color Blue (any shade of Blue).

In Lieu of Flowers, please send donations to Leila Santiago either via Check “Payable to Leila Santiago”, Cashapp $LeilaS3 or via Zelle 813-850-5522. You may also donate towards Meal Preparation https://mealtrain.com/03qk8z

All are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life to celebrate Malikah’s life also on Saturday July 12, 2025, from 6pm to 9pm at the Causeway. (If coming from Tampa, make a left on the 2nd light) you will see a tent with Blue and White Balloons. We will be releasing Lanterns in honor of Malikah at 7:30 pm.