Monique Wade Obituary (1982 - 2022)

Monique Juanita Wade was born to the late Marcel J. Guerin Jr. and Carmen Baez West on December 22, 1982. Monique united in Holy Matrimony to Tyrone Wade in Biloxi, MS in 2021. Surrounded by her family and friend, Monique entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 39 years old. Saint MJ Wade was born to Tyrone and Monique Wade on May 19, 2022. A few days later on May 27, 2022 in the arms of his father Tyrone; Saint MJ Wade went peacefully to meet his Mother. Monique Wade (known to her family as "Geekers", known by friends as "Moe") was born in Staten Island, NY. She graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School in 2000 and enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) on October 4, 2000 as an Information Manager. During her extensive military career Monique was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base TX; Keesler Air Force Base, MS; Offut Air Force Base NE; Tyndall Air Force Base, FL; Royal Air Force Base, Mildenhall, UK; Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC; and Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ. During her time in the Air Force Monique excelled and was a firm foundation through many challenges in the Air Force. She received the upmost respect and awarded for her unwavering contributions. Her commitment to excellence earned recognition in numerous awards and medals. Monique's leadership, loyalty, selflessness empowered many along side of her and those who came after her. After 18 years of selfless service Monique retired from the Air Force and continued her professional progression as a Government Civilian. Later she eventually transitioned to a Government Contractor role in 2021 supporting the US Air Force as an expert in Air Force Cyber Security Operations as a Cyber Warfare Instructor at Keesler AFB MS. Monique was grateful to be chosen as the mother of her sons. She truly loved being a mother and able to spend quality time with her children, spend time with family, and fellowship with her devoted friends. Monique moved with pure intentions and generously gave 100% of herself. She had the courage to be direct, loyal, and honest. Her energy will always be remembered. To cherish their memory, Monique & Saint are survived by her husband and his father Tyrone and leaves a legacy by her sons: Carter Hall and Chase Harris, Dezmond Wade (step), Isis & Michael Bolden (step), Diden Wade (step), Tyler Wade (step), mother Carmen Baez West (Michael), brother Marcel Guerin III, Dillon West (step), sister Stefonie Young, her maternal grandparents Bessie Baez, Marcel Guerin, Sr. & his wife Francis Guerin, her In-law's Naomi & Charlie Northington, brother in law Damian, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Monique is predeceased by her father Marcel J. Guerin, Jr., grandfather Enrique Baez, grandmother Katherine Simons, uncle Donny Baez, cousins Ricky Mitchell, Joshua Dawson, and Misa Baez. Monique will be missed by a host of other devoted family, friends and coworkers. Funeral service will be held on Friday June 17, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., Richmond, VA 23224. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, VA.