Anna D Kin

Anna Martinez Kin was a lifelong Tucsonan, proud Southside native, devoted wife, mother, grandmother. Born on February 7, 1953, to Juan Martinez and Delia Martinez, she is the youngest of two, survived by her brother Jose (Sandra) and her mother Delia.. Anna grew up on Tucson’s Southside, where family, community, and faith shaped the foundation of her life. After attending Liberty Elementary, Sunnyside Junior High, and Sunnyside High School, she met the love of her life, Albert “Boy” Kin. What began with a simple walk to class blossomed into a beautiful love story that lasted a lifetime. Married in 1973 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Anna and Albert built a life together, raising three children: Albert III, Lisa (Lucy), Melinda (Joel) and creating a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished traditions.

Anna dedicated much of her professional life to Pima County Juvenile Court, where she worked her way up to become a respected supervisor before retiring. She also earned her associate’s degree from Pima Community College, demonstrating the determination and perseverance that defined her life. Beyond her accomplishments, Anna was known for her joyful spirit, love of dancing, cooking, an unwavering Catholic faith, and her unconditional love to everyone in her family and their friends. She treasured her family, taught her grandchildren Patrick, Paul, Alyssa, and Adrian, to dance, passed down the traditions of making tamales, and made every holiday and carne asada cookout feel special. A devoted daughter, she lovingly cared for her mother and helped fulfill her mom's dream of owning a home. Above all, Anna never forgot where she came from. Her life was a testament to resilience, generosity, faith, and unconditional love. Her legacy lives on through the generations she raised, the traditions she preserved, and the countless lives she touched.

Services:

November 19, 2026

Rosary · 9:30 AM

Funeral Mass · 10:00 AM

St. Augustine Cathedral

92 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Burial · Following the Funeral Mass

South Lawn Cemetery

5401 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706

Reception · Following the Burial

El Casino Ballroom

437 E 26th St, Tucson, AZ 85713