Thomas Alexander Monroe

Age 77, resident of Edgewood, NM, passed away peacefully June 16, 2014. He was born in 1937 Portsmouth, OH, moving to Albuquerque in his teen years and was a student at Highland High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 14 years achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant as Air Traffic Controller. He was a fourth generation contractor and designer/builder/owner of "Monroe and Sons Construction Co." which was founded in Ohio 1867. He lived an active life over the years; Scout Master Boy Scouts of America Pack 185 East Mountains, District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America, Sandia Mountain Lions Club, Huguenot Society of America, Member New Mexico Square Dancing, ABQ League Bowling, New Mexico Senior Golf Association, and volunteer USGA Rules official. Tom is preceded in death by his son Clark Andrew Monroe; and siblings, Donnie and Joy. He leaves behind his devoted wife Yvonne M. Monroe and beloved K9 buddy Max; and is survived by his children Gilbert A. Monroe and wife Viola, Georg A. Monroe and wife Diana, Cyndi Ann Keys and husband Jake, and step-daughter Beate Maria. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joseph David and wife Jodie, Lucas Johann, Lea Victoria, Lee-Roy Daniel, Lucia Anne, Georg Henry, Carter Thomas, Natalee Nichole, KaylaShay and Kiera Allison as well as three great-grandchildren Brandyn Joseph, Tylor Erik and Kearstyn Elizabeth. He left behind two brothers Tad and Jim Monroe. He also left behind a mother-in-law, Evelyn M. Madrid and sister-in-law, Elaine M. Madrid who thanks him for being the wonderful classy gentleman he had always been. We would like to thank Yolanda Cuaron for all the support and love that she has provided. Special thank you to NM Cancer Center and Dr. Haskins and the staff at Ambercare for their professional care and support. Memorial Service will be Friday, June 20, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.