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“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,� their said.

For decades, customers would escape the heat and swing by the raspado shop, located at , for an icy, sweet treat to cool them down. The fan favorite was their strawberry raspado, where strawberry-flavored shaved ice would come topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh chopped strawberries.

Oasis Fruit Cones announced their decision to close on Monday, thanking the community for years of memories, laughter and cherished moments. 

“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,� the post said. “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.�

Many Tucsonans expressed their grief about the closure in the post’s comments, reminiscing on the fun times and tasty treats they had at the shop as well as congratulating the couple on a well-deserved retirement.

The beloved raspado shop started out as a hobby in 1983 for Alfonso Carrizosa, later joined by his brother John Carrizosa, the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV previously reported. The brothers originally worked for the family’s roofing business and were inspired to open Oasis Fruit Cones because their grandfather used to sell raspados in his front yard in Mexico.

The raspado shop was a hit — so much so they left the roofing business altogether.

Although other snow cone spots were around at the time, Julie Carrizosa, John’s wife, says Oasis was among the first to bring the raspado to Tucson, the Star reported.

They had also opened a second location on St. Mary’s Road, which has since closed.