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Mary Charlotte Thurtle 1961 - 2012
You are invited to join together to remember Mary Charlotte this Friday night. PAN LEFT POTLUCK TRIBUTE TO MARY CHARLOTTE THURTLE. FRIDAY, SEPT 7th at 7 PM 423 E 9TH ST. at REA MEDIA. Bring/Share Memories, Stories, Food and Drinks. Join Us in Honor of Mary! A memorial will also be scheduled for All Souls Procession weekend November 3-4. We will announce details as soon as we know more. Please help us spread the word far and wide as so many have been touched by MC's life and her passing.  Mary Charlotte Thurtle 1961 - 2012
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beautiful sister, friend, and longtime Pan Leftie, Mary Charlotte Thurtle. As many knew, she had been diagnosed with cancer and fighting a very hard battle. Mary passed away in her own home, on her own terms, on Saturday, August 25th after a bout of pneumonia. We at Pan Left are shocked and saddened by this sudden tragedy and we will greatly miss her as she has been a huge part of our lives along with many others.
Mary first arrived in Tucson in the early 90's and it became her beloved home where she was known to many as an archeologist and artist. We knew her as MC where she became a Pan Left member in 2000 and then our Executive Director in 2007. Her documentaries include: Quince A�os (2005) which she directed; and was co-producer for The Heart and the Monster: A Journey to Cananea (2003); and Under Arpaio (2012)- winner of Best of Arizona, Arizona International Film Festival. There were also many Pan Left projects and productions she edited, assisted, and guided through completion.
Beyond her many accomplishments, she was a tireless advocate for women and human rights in our community. MC worked for social justice in issues such as migrant rights, LGBTQ rights, women's rights, free speech, and advocacy for arts and education. She was committed to preserving access to community grassroots media and was a board member for Access Tucson. Her time here was cut short at age 50, but she lived in this world as person who had many lifetimes worth of experiences. A world traveler, committed friend, and true woman living without borders. We will miss her.
It was Mary Charlotte's wish that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Pan Left Productions to continue the media work to which she dedicated her time and talents. Online donations can be made here and checks can be sent to:
Pan Left Productions
631 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
There are several places to see and post remembrances of Mary: Mary Charlotte has had so many friends, colleagues, comrades, family members, and communities, that it is quite touching to see what others say, and to share what you have to say with others. There are some great pictures, too.
You can watch her film Quince A�os.
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With Chip In we were able to raise $7134 for Mary Charlotte's Care and Support!
Thanks to everyone who was able to stop by and Chip In. It provided a valuable source of information about Mary Charlotte and her struggle with cancer.
We know that MC appreciated your words of support.
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Giant Giant Sand Benefit Update- Together, we raised $3,471 at the Hotel Congress fundraiser for Mary Charlotte's Care and Support
On Saturday, July 28th, Tucsonans gathered for an evening of film and song to raise money for Mary Charlotte's Care and Support. Thanks to the Tucson Artists and Musician's Health Care Alliance, Club Congress, Giant Giant Sand, Salvador Duran, everyone who donated auction items, everyone who volunteered, and everyone who attended! It was a bitter sweet evening, with a fantastic spirit of joining together for MC.
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