MiAnna Jean Tyler was born on March 11, 1963, and passed away Oct. 11, 2026, at age 63, despite insisting she was 21 which later increased to 31 when daughter, Chelsea, reached those ages. She passed away at home in Surprise.
MiAnna was born in Holbrook, the youngest of seven siblings to Tom Mix and Eunice Bonnie Sulu.
MiAnna attended Holbrook schools graduating in May of 1981. A few months later MiAnna and Michael eloped in Phoenix on July 4.
MiAnna first worked as an operator at the phone company. She later started at Northland Pioneer College and stayed at NPC for 33 years retiring from the position of Painted Desert Campus manager when they needed to move to Surprise for Michael’s medical care.
Chelsea Leigh was born in 1987, when MiAnna was 24. Chelsea was her pride, joy and life until grandchildren came: Tre Michael ( little man aka son), Leiana Jade (Lei), and Keilani Jrue (Kei). MiAnna’s name then changed to Mimi.
MiAnna was preceded in death by Tom and Dorothy Pavatea, Tom Mix and Eunice Sulu, Mike Pavatea, Hardy and Linda Sulu, Johnny and Sheila Yazzie, Eva and Gene Gibbons, and Danielle Sulu.
She is survived by Michael Tyler, Chelsea and Tonatiuh Olguin, Lemuel and Shelley Sulu, Dorothy Sulu and Richard White, and multitudes of cherished cousins, nieces, and nephew and their spouses.
Funeral services and internment at Sunland Park Mortuary on Oct. 29, in Sun City. In lieu of flowers contributions towards costs via GoFundMe or directly to the family are greatly appreciated.
orn on March 11, 1963 and passed away October 11, 2026 at age 63, despite insisting she was 21 which later increased to 31 when daughter, Chelsea, reached those ages. She passed away at home in Surprise,. Arizona. MiAnna was born in Holbrook, Arizona the youngest of seven siblings to Tom Mix and Eunice Bonnie Sulu. MiAnna attended Holbrook schools graduating in May of 1981. A few months later MiAnna and Michael eloped on Phoenix on July 4th. MiAnna first worked as an operator at the phone company. She later started at Northland Pioneer College and stayed at NPC for 33 years retiring from the position of Painted Desert Campus Manager when they needed to move to Surprise for Michael’s medical care. Chelsea Leigh was born in 1987 when MiAnna was 24. Chelsea was her pride, joy, and life until grandchildren came; Tre Michael ( little man aka son), Leiana Jade (Lei), and Keilani Jrue (Kei). MiAnna’s name then changed to Mimi. MiAnna was preceded in death by Tom and Dorothy Pavatea, Tom Mix and Eunice Sulu, Mike Pavatea, Hardy and Linda Sulu, Johnny and Sheila Yazzie, Eva and Gene Gibbons, and Danielle Sulu, and survived by Michael Tyler, Chelsea and Tonatiuh Olguin, Lemuel and Shelley Sulu, Dorothy Sulu and Richard White, and multitudes of cherished cousins, nieces, and nephew and their spouses. Funeral services and internment at Sunland Park Mortuary October 29th in Sun City AZ. In lieu of flowers contributions towards costs via GoFundMe or directly to the family are greatly appreciated.
