Ray “Coach” Faraca, 88 of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on December 23, 2018. He was born on December 8, 1930 in Kellogg, the son of Italian immigrants, Antonio and Agnes Grace (Caruso) Faraca.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Kellogg and extremely well known in the community.  He graduated from Kellogg High School in 1950 and then attended the University of Idaho on a football scholarship, where he studied education and biology.  He played football at Idaho and started at right guard and nose guard for three years.  Ray continued his education at Whitworth University, obtaining a Masters' degree.