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2020
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Joseph Canfield Obituary
known to his family and friends as "Bret", passed away July 21, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. Born in Tucson May 24, 1958 and living most of his life there, Bret was a graduate of Saguaro High School. He also spent a number of years in Carlsbad, California where he enjoyed surfing. He was a kind, caring, loving, non-judgmental man who made friends easily and had many of them. His great passion was playing the guitar at which he excelled as a lead guitarist. From his early Tucson band "Hawk's Flight" and his California band "Seraphim", Bret continued playing in other bands, keeping in touch with his band mates and playing with family members and friends until his passing. Bret was an award- winning employee with AAA Towing in Tucson. He is survived by his father, Joe Canfield; his mother and step-father, Jerri and Harry Zinsli; his sisters, Christy Long (Russell) and Nancy Jo Strauss; stepsisters, Debbie Frey and Bonnie Drenski; stepbrothers, Dan and David Drenski and loved ones, Bret Jones, Nicole "Nikki" Jones, Jennifer Long, Emily Long-Williams (Nick Williams), Francie Edens (Nathan Edens), Katie Frey Bejar and Paul Frey, Jr. Bret will be greatly missed. No formal memorial planned at this time. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.
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Louisa Walko- Dodds
October 28, 2020
We offer our deepest condolences to your entire family for your loss of Bret. He was one of the sweetest people you could meet. I remember him as loving and kind, mostly caring. After my husband Fred passed he called often to check up on the kids and I. I loved that he always requested videos from my kids' music recitals and always encouraged them and cheered them on. I will miss our videos and texting. Most of all I will miss his smile and laugh. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sharon Rice
October 11, 2020
Christy,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother and my condolences are sent to Bret's whole family. . . . =O<û
Linda Pedersen Fulgham
September 25, 2020
Christy,
So sorry to hear about your brother. Please take care.
Frank Hernandez
September 24, 2020
Dear Canfield family ,
I want to send out my deepest condolences to all of you for you have suffered a great loss. Bret was a great person and very kind human being. He was a gentle giant for he stood very tall and Yet so kind and gentle. I had the privilege to work with Bret he was my towing brother and I miss him dearly and cherish every memory we had towing.
Harold McCullough
September 24, 2020
Dear Canfield Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Bret. I knew Bret back in Elementary School and Jr. High. I remember him as being a fun loving guy with the Biggest smile I can remember.
Again, I am sorry for your loss.
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