San Francisco Mourns Slain Top Cop and Daughter at Packed Funeral

Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Ignatius Parish in San Francisco on Friday, October 23, 2026, to bid farewell to retired police officer Ann Mannix, 65, and her 24-year-old daughter, Katie Mannix. The two women were victims of a murder-suicide that occurred on October 11, perpetrated by Ann Mannix's husband and Katie's father, Kevin Mannix.

The funeral Mass was attended by numerous San Francisco elected officials and scores of law enforcement officers. Caskets of the deceased were escorted by Mannix's two surviving children and other family members.

Richard Correia, Ann Mannix's brother and a retired SFPD officer, condemned the "brutal act of violence" in a eulogy, remembering his sister as a "fantastic, wonderful" individual. He spoke of Mannix's career as a trailblazer at the San Francisco Police Department, where she led the SWAT team and rose to the rank of deputy chief before retiring in 2021.

Correia alluded to "marital strife" and significant life changes preceding the incident, which took place at the family's home in Marin County. He expressed gratitude to friends who offered support to the family following the tragedy.

Ann Mannix was described as a gifted athlete and a dedicated officer who progressed steadily through the ranks. Friends noted her active social life, filled with travel, volunteer work, and gatherings with friends, leading up to her death.

"She was special from her first day to her last," Correia said of his sister. "She was upbeat and looking forward to so many great and fun things in the future."

Ann's elder daughter, Lauren Mannix, and son, Kevin Mannix, also shared heartfelt memories. They described their mother as kind, loving, and big-hearted. They remembered their younger sister, Katie, who was on track to graduate from nursing school the following year, as "spunky, beautiful, smart, kind."

Fr. Greg Bonfiglio, who officiated the Mass, characterized the murders as "evil" and a "terrible violation of love and trust," offering comfort to those in attendance. A previously planned memorial event by the San Francisco Police Officers Association was canceled, as the family felt it was too soon after the incident.

The Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund is currently collecting donations to support the Mannix children, according to the police union.