Clarissa B. McCarty passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2021. She was born in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico on August 13, 1932, and moved to Tucson in 1955 with her husband Ronald L. McCarty who preceded her in death in 1991. Clarissa was a life-long Tucsonan. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her 8 children, 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Clarissa’s children are, Terry Harper (Richard), Tricia McCarty, Jesus McCarty (Yolie), Deniese McCarty (Todd Novitsch), Ronald F. McCarty (Anthea), Howard McCarty (Konnie), Harry McCarty, Albert McCarty (Valerie). Mass to be celebrated Thursday Nov. 4, 2021, at St. Cyril’s Church at 9:00 AM. Viewing to be held at East lawn Palms Cemetery on Friday November 5, 2021, starting at 4:00 PM with Rosary at 5:00 PM. Internment on Saturday Nov. 6th at East lawn Palms Cemetery at 12:00 PM. She is now and will always be missed by her family.
