Adelina Theresa Granillo

Adelina Theresa Granillo “Lina”, 41 entered into eternal rest on Wednesday October 14, 2020.   Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Armando Burruel Sr.; Uncles Carlos “Herman” Burruel Sr., Daniel “Rocky” Burruel Sr,; Cousins Armando Burruel III and Andrea Burruel; Paternal grandmother, Connie Granillo,; Aunt, Gloria G. Gamez and Uncle Richard C. Gamez,; cousin, Richard “Wilo” Gamez Jr.

Lina is Survived by her fiance, Justin LaPoint, her mother, Laura E. Burruel,; father, Frank (Teri) Granillo Sr.; Brothers, Frank (Lori) Granillo Jr, Julian Granillo; Eddie (Olivia) Wilson;  grandmother, Carmen Ortiz Burruel;  grandfather, Vicente (Virginia) Granillo; Aunts and Uncles, Terri (Gary) Rosenberg, Carmen (Steve) Orozco, Marie (Ismael “Smiley”) Valle, George (Christina) Burruel, Armando (Lora) Burruel, Vicente (Jean) Granillo, Robert (Dora) Granillo; Mercy Gamez and a host of many cousins and friends.  

Lina was originally from Tucson, but spent the last 20 years in Phoenix, Arizona.   Lina graduated from Everest College in 2005 with a degree in the medical field.  Earlier this year, she decided to further her education and attend Pima Medical Institute.  She graduated as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in July, just one week before she fell ill.   Lina had a one of a kind sense of humor that no one could match.   Her quick wit and clever humor kept us in stitches.  She was a very talented and creative writer who wrote and spoke from the heart.   She had a great love for animals, music (especially Elton John), Star Wars, WWE (Sheamus), Hockey (Murphy), books, and scary movies.   Halloween was her favorite holiday - she and Justin made sure to celebrate it every year in great style.  

A memorial service will be held Saturday October 31, 2020 at Martinez Funeral Chapel, 2580 S. 6th Avenue in Tucson.  Visitation for Immediate family only will be from 11am to 12pm.  Public visitation will be from 12pm to 3pm.   In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one or both of the following organizations, Humane Society of Southern Arizona or National Alliance on Mental Illness. 

Lina, our hearts are beyond broken.  Although it is difficult to understand God’s plan, we take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering.  You are at peace in the arms of our Lord.  You touched so many lives and didn’t even know it - you were a treasure indeed.    We will hold close in our hearts the many wonderful memories you’ve blessed us with over the years.  We will always love you and miss you ~ forever in our hearts our sweet angel.   

“In a world where you could be anything, Be Kind.”