Shanti Carlisi, daughter of Patagonia resident Cynthia Carlisi, died in an auto accident in Croatia on July 19. Shanti, who was 27 years old, was traveling from Italy to Croatia to attend a music festival. Her mother flew to Croatia on July 20 with Shanti’s sister, Mira Howard, to bring her daughter home.
The cost of their trip was substantial. Kate and Murphy Musick have prepared several donation jars, which have been put out at Patagonia Market, Gathering Grounds, Red Mountain Foods, and Patagonia Library. In addition, the National Bank of Arizona in Sonoita has agreed to accept checks mailed to them, payable to Cynthia Carlisi, for deposit to her account. They will also keep any cards that are included with the checks, to give to Cynthia.
Shanti and her sister grew up in Patagonia. In February 2012, the Gathering Grounds hosted an exhibit of artwork by Cynthia, Shanti, and Mira, and Shanti attended the reception with her mother. [see photo]
A memorial service will be held at Spirit Tree Inn on Sunday, August 4 at 10 AM, followed by a gathering at Cady Hall. The service was planned and organized by Maya Musick, daughter of Kate and Murphy Musick, who was a close friend of Shanti’s. For more information about donating, contact Kate Musick at 394-2037.