Michael John Yenshaw

1958 - 2020

Michael John Yenshaw

El Paso - Michael John Yenshaw was born in February 1958, in El Paso, TX to John and Bertha Yenshaw. He was their 4th of 6 children. At 8 days old, he was quickly introduced to those pesky El Paso 71 mph winds. So powerful were the winds, his first home toppled over, but his bassinette saved his life. On day 9, his name had already made the El Paso newspaper twice. At 6 months old, his picture was taken with his favorite plane. Little did anyone know that his love for aircraft would show up again later in his life. Michael attended Blessed Sacrament School, where he served the Catholic Church as an altar boy. He attended Irvin High School as well as El Paso Technical High School where he learned the electrical trade. His passion, however, was mechanics. Nothing was sweeter to his ear than a loud engine - whether it be from a car, a boat, or an airplane. In 1993, he enrolled in Aero Tech Aircraft Mechanic School at Love Field, and graduated in 1995. He was immediately hired on by American Airlines where he served the industry for 20 years. He was part of the 308 Maintenance Team and was recognized for "performing above and beyond" to complete a special long-term project. He was committed to the "Pull Together, Win Together" tenet of their Turnaround Plan. Throughout his career, and into retirement, he worked with metal to create various essential parts for engines.

On August 29, 2013, he married the love of his life, Angelia Taylor Denning. Together they were a perfect team in their shop. He taught her to weld, but not before buying her a helmet of her own. She kept him organized and always had the right tool waiting for him - the cost, just a kiss. Together they created many beautiful pieces of metal. Being together in that shop, in that house, was their heart and heaven.

Michael was a kind, thoughtful man who loved his wife, God, and his country. He had a sweet disposition mixed in with a playful sense of humor. Michael fought a year-long battle with lung cancer. He drew his last earthly breath on the afternoon of August 4, 2020. Michael is preceded in death by his father, John Yenshaw, and stepfather, David Evans. He leaves behind his wife, Angelia Yenshaw, his mother, Bertha Evans, sisters and brothers, Kathy Issa (Mike), John Yenshaw (Paloma), David Yenshaw, Joanne Nugent (Frank), Carol Yenshaw (Gene), and nieces and nephews, Danny, Jeanette, Adam, John, Kacy, Valerie, Bonni, Mark, Ellen, Owen and Diana.

We are eternally grateful for the love and support provided to Michael from Heart to Heart Hospice, especially from Brandy and Vivya, who were only a phone call away. They allowed Michael to continue his fight against cancer with valor and dignity. And they were there for him until his very last day.

Dear Michael…Until We Meet Again.






Michael John Yenshaw nació en febrero de 1958 en El Paso, TX, hijo de John y Bertha Yenshaw. Fue el cuarto de seis hijos. A los ocho días de edad, se le presentaron rápidamente esos molestos vientos de El Paso de 71 mph. Tan poderosos fueron los vientos que su primera casa se derrumbó, pero su moisés le salvó la vida. Al día 9, su nombre ya había aparecido dos veces en el diario de El Paso. A los seis meses, se le tomó una fotografía con su avión favorito. Nadie sabía que su amor por los aviones volvería a aparecer más adelante en su vida. Michael asistió a la escuela Blessed Sacrament School, donde sirvió a la iglesia católica como monaguillo. Asistió a Irvin High School y a El Paso Technical High School, donde aprendió el comercio de la electricidad. Su pasión, sin embargo, era la mecánica. Nada era más dulce para su oído que un motor ruidoso, ya fuera de un automóvil, un barco o un avión. En 1993, se inscribió en Aero Tech Aircraft Mechanic School en Love Field, y se graduó en 1995. Fue contratado inmediatamente por American Airlines, donde sirvió a la industria durante 20 años. Formó parte del Equipo de Mantenimiento 308 y fue reconocido por ""desempeñarse más allá"" para completar un proyecto especial a largo plazo. Estaba comprometido con el principio de "Aunar Esfuerzos Juntos, Ganemos Juntos" de su Plan de Reestructuración. A lo largo de su carrera, y hasta su jubilación, trabajó con metal para crear varias partes esenciales para motores. El 29 de agosto de 2013, se casó con el amor de su vida, Angelia Taylor Denning. Juntos formaban un equipo perfecto en su tienda. Él le enseñó a soldar, no sin antes comprarle un casco propio. Ella lo mantuvo organizado y siempre tuvo la herramienta adecuada esperándolo: el costo, solo un beso. Juntos crearon muchas hermosas piezas de metal. Estar juntos en esa tienda, en esa casa, era su corazón y su cielo. Michael era un hombre amable y reflexivo que amaba a su esposa, a Dios y a su país. Tenía una disposición dulce mezclada con un sentido del humor juguetón. Michael libró una batalla de un año contra el cáncer de pulmón. Dio su último aliento terrenal la tarde del 4 de agosto de 2020. Michael es precedido en muerte por su padre, John Yenshaw, y su padrastro, David Evans. Deja a su esposa, Angelia Yenshaw, a su madre Bertha Evans, a sus hermanas y hermanos, Kathy Issa (Mike), John Yenshaw (Paloma), David Yenshaw, Joanne Nugent (Frank), Carol Yenshaw (Gene) y sus sobrinas y sobrinos: Danny, Jeanette, Adam, John, Kacy, Valerie, Bonni, Mark, Ellen, Owen y Diana. Estamos eternamente agradecidos por el amor y el apoyo brindados a Michael por el hospicio Heart to Heart Hospice, especialmente a Brandy y Vivya, quienes estaban a solo una llamada telefónica de distancia. Permitieron que Michael continuara su lucha contra el cáncer con valor y dignidad. Y estuvieron allí para él hasta su último día. Querido Michael .. Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar.