MALIN REED OPITZ

was born in Little Rock on Monday, June 17, 2013, and after the most amazing 9 and a half years, she went to heaven on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was held tightly by her loving parents, Patty and Jonathan Opitz, as she quietly and peacefully passed at home after an 8-month battle with DIPG/DMG brain cancer. She was incredible throughout her life at letting her light shine, caring deeply for other people. With no cure for DIPG/DMG, she faced it head-on with bravery, love, and positivity. Malin knows God has something amazing planned for her. True to Malin’s character, she wanted her tissue to be donated for research at UAMS. Malin lived life to the fullest, investing her whole heart in everything she did, with everyone she loved.

Due to Malin’s young age and the toll her treatments and disease took on her body, there will not be a traditional funeral, wake, or visitation. A large celebration of Malin’s wonderful life will be scheduled once her parents have time to grieve and try to comprehend the enormity and totality of their loss. Malin thought this would be a more positive way for her friends and family to be able to say goodbye. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider making a donation to Malin’s memorial, Venmo @Patricia-Opitz-1. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Holly Cemetery.

The Opitz family is very thankful for everyone who helped Malin during her journey; you all will forever be a part of Malin’s story. Malin had the biggest heart and always looked for the good in everyone around her. Malin gave her all to everyone, never afraid to love and be loved.

Arrangements are being handled with the utmost respect and care by Ruebel Funeral Home. For the full obituary and to share a special memory of Malin, please visit RuebelFuneralHome.com.