After 41 years in business, longtime Tucson raspados shop Oasis Fruit posted on their Facebook page announcing their closure:
Tucson Community!
Thank you.
After 41 wonderful years, it’s time for us to say goodbye. It’s with a mix of gratitude and bittersweet emotion that we announce the closing of Oasis Fruit Cones & Raspados as John and Julie step into a much-deserved retirement.
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of serving you—our incredible Tucson community. You’ve made this business more than just an ice cream shop; you’ve made it a home filled with memories, laughter, and cherished moments. We’ve loved being part of your lives and we were blessed to form decades-long friendships with wonderful customers, employees, vendors, and fellow business owners. We loved being part of community events like Cyclovia and Dia de Los Ninos. We were honored to serve raspados at the opening of Congressman Raul Grijalva’s new office. We cherished being a part of the 12th Ave Talking Mural project that brought together many talented Tucson artists. We enjoyed fundraising and serving at Tucson schools, festivals, and events. The friendships we’ve made and the love we’ve received have meant the world to us, and we will carry those fond memories with us into the next chapter.
Thank you to everyone who walked through our doors, supported us, and shared in the joy of raspados over the years. It has truly been an honor to be a part of this community.
As we close the door on this chapter, we leave with full hearts, knowing that we were lucky enough to be part of your lives.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:
24-26
With heartfelt thanks and much love,
John & Julie Carrizosa
Oasis Fruit Cones & Raspados
Now Closed, but forever grateful
Oasis Fruit Cones earned international recognition from publications such as National Geographic.
For more information, keep up with Oasis Fruit Cones on Facebook.
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