Gaven Aaron LaKritz, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on April 10th, 2025 at the age of 48. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Thursday April 17th, 2025

Time of Service:

12:00 Noon  

Interment at:

Beth El Memorial, 28120 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Harold Loss
Cantor Neil Michaels  

Shiva Information:

The family will be gathering following the interment through the evening at the residence of Liz LaKritz, 3579 Loch Bend Dr. Commerce Twp. MI 48382

Due to the holiday of Passover, no religious services will be held.

Gathering Hours:
from 3:00PM until 5:00PM, then 7:00PM until 9:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

The University of Michigan Elyse (Lakritz) Weinbaum and Gaven Lakritz Research Fund
777 E. Eisenhower Parkway Suite 650
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: (734) 998-7705

Please include "In memory of Gaven A. LaKritz"  

Family Members:

Loving father of Sammy LaKritz, Lenny LaKritz and Joey LaKritz. Devoted son of Liz (the late William) LaKritz. Dear brother of Elyse (Chad) Weinbaum. Adoring uncle of Emily and Ilana Weinbaum. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.  

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