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Malik Maurice Christopher McKay

1997 - 2023

Malik Maurice Christopher McKay obituary, 1997-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1997

DIED

2023

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Dennis Funeral Home - New Orleans

1812 Louisiana Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana

Malik McKay Obituary

Malik Maurice Christopher McKay, a native and resident of New Orleans passed away on May 15, 2023. Malik was the loving son of Chandra McKay and Adrian Colar. Malik was well known for his Never Give Up Brand and working with many organizations. Malik also worked as a supervisor with L&R Security, Seal Security and Edifice Protection Group and was currently employed at the United States Postal Service. Malik was a graduate of Lake Area High School, furthering his education Malik received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University of New Orleans in 2020. Malik will always be remembered as our 6'6 gentle giant with his bright smile and contagious laugh. Malik is survived by his mother Chandra (Louis) Pearley, father Adrian (Temple) Colar, two sisters Mya (Renaldo) and Mailia (Andre), four brothers Mikyah, Keenan, Kolston, and Kayden. One niece Myri'Ana Angel. Grandparents Leroy and Brenda McKay Jr., James and Mildred Colar. Three aunts Tah'Nisha and Ireal McKay, and Jamil Colar. One uncle James (Arlinda) Colar III. Godparents Sommer Joi Matthews and Eric Soniat Sr. A special friend Damaije Williams and a host of other aunts, uncles, family and friends. Malik is preceded in death by his great grandparents Leroy and Anna McKay Sr., Herman and Vera Cade, James and Willamina Colar Sr., and Anna Johnson. Relatives and friends of the family, employees of L&R Security, USPS, Edifice Protection Group, Conifer Health Solutions, NOPD, University Hospital Staff, are all invited to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Malik on Saturday May 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Andrew Baptist Church 2823 English Turn Rd, Braithewaite, La 70040, Rev. Merlin P. Flores, Sr., Pastor/Officiating Minister. Visitation begins at 10:00 am. Interment private. Please view and sign guestbook at www.dennismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 25 to May 27, 2023.

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Dr. Jackie Clark

June 5, 2025

To my bonus grandson, I still can´t believe that you´ve taken your rest. When l am with Keisha and your brothers, we talk about the beautiful things we done together as a family. God only retires the best. We love you.
Mimi Dr. Jackie Clark

June 4, 2025

Love & miss you so much, nephew.

Jill Robertson/VAMC-NOLA

June 21, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Travis

May 28, 2023

Hello,
I´m a friend of Wendell. I´ve heard about the families lost in Malik. Sorry for your lost, really. My deepest condolences. Please have help and love in the Lord. Take care sincerely. I´m in San Francisco California now.
Blessings in the Lord.
Travis Lewis

Inez McKenzie

May 28, 2023

My condolences goes out to his family during this time of bereavement. May his family be protected and watched over and comforted always.

yolanda hill

May 27, 2023

To Leroy and family, this is your longtime friend Larry and Paula. It would be nice to hear from you. Please accept our condolences.225-200-6600 , hope to hear from you soon!

yolanda hill

May 27, 2023

To the grandfather of Mr. Malik. We knew of his extended family and was not fortune to me you all. We would like to send our condolences to the entire McKay family during this heart-breaking time.

Travonna Black (Roberts)

May 27, 2023

Damn lil cousin! You was always so sweet, loving, generous, and goofy. We always had the best time when the family got together. You’re definitely going to be missed my love. To Malik parents and the rest of the family we love y’all sooo much!!!

Albert Hammond III

May 27, 2023

We had a great 3-4 year friendship. I’m at a loss for words and can’t believe this happened but I hope and pray you are in a better place. Until we meet again I love you.

Mrs. Dee/Danielle

May 27, 2023

My condolences to the family and especially his mom. Malik and I worked together at Edifice and even though he was young enough to be my son I saw him as a lil brother. Malik was a very sweet soul that departed too soon he will always be remembered. Hold on to the memories cause no one is promised tomorrow.

Patricia White

May 27, 2023

Lord Malik I remember when you and Tutu used to catch the school bus together and I remember when we had our wonderful talks early in the morning I just knew you would become a very smart person in life I used to tell you all the time to tell Tu to do the right things at school I loved you so much Malik and your gone on home to be with our lord gone man but never ever forgotten as you used to say and call me teety RIP

Patricia white

May 27, 2023

To Chandra and family I´m sorry I loved Malik so much and he will be forever missed I´m keeping all you in my prayers may God Bless you all dearly a keep his protection over you all I love you all stay prayed up God got you all on the palm of his hands Amen

Jorena, Danielle and Alisha Williams

May 26, 2023

My Heart and Prayers go out to the family. Please continue to hold on to God’s unchanging hands.

Jessica Jones

May 26, 2023

My McKay Family, you have my deepest condolences. Malik was a beautiful soul that I will never forget. I´m praying with you & for you.

Victoria McKay

May 26, 2023

To the McKay Family may God be with you in time like this be strong stay prayed up me and my family are praying for you from San Francisco California we love y'all

Wendell mckay

May 26, 2023

To my family and friends I love y'all God is good All the time. Stay strong to his mom and dad again stay strong to my sister's and Brother's I See you soon from San Francisco California I love y'all

Claretha (Toni)Lewis

May 26, 2023

My Condolences to the McKay and Colar family.

Dr Jacqueline Clark

May 26, 2023

I will always keep you in my heart because of the speech you gave coming from our shopping trip to Florida. You inspired everyone, take your rest bonus grandson.
Mimi (Dr Jackie Clark)

Rae

May 25, 2023

Omg! He was my classmate at SUNO! Such a sweet guy! This is unbelievable! May he rest in gods perfect peace!

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2823 English Turn Rd, Braithewaite, LA

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