Richard H. “Dick” Golby

Richard H. "Dick" Golby, 80, beloved husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on April 18, 2018.

Our family rock passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer that he defied to the very end. He had a 46 year career as a defense contractor after serving 8 years in the US Air Force. Any questions regarding his work was always met with a silent stare. He liked country music, was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and his greatest love was being with and caring for his children, grandchildren and especially great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Tilli; sons, Rich (MaryBeth), and Ken; daughter, Linda (Duke); grandchildren, John, Jackson, Patrick (Diana), Brandon (Valerie), Lindsey (Tom); and great-grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, Jace, Payton, Elliott and Duke. Delores and family. The Peuter family in Germany. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rita; brother, Jack; and sister, Nadine; granddaughter, Amelia; grandson, Richie, and daughter-in-law, Jeanine.

Interment was held Monday, April 23, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park near his beloved grandson.

Memorial contributions can be made to the FOP Scholarship Fund at

www.fop1abq.org/ Please visit our online

guestbook for Richard H. Golby at www.FrenchFunerals.com