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Today we say goodbye to our friend and co-worker. Les Rice was able to touch many people in his lifetime, what an outstanding guy. He will be missed by our staff as well as our customers and vendors.The community of St. Ignatius lost one of it's beloved brothers Monday. Longtime coach Les Rice, lost his long and hard fought battle with cancer on Monday. Les started his coaching career in St. Ignatius at the ripe age of 19. He also served as the District Clerk for a number of years. During his coaching career Les served as the longest tenured coach in Mission's history, serving 24 years as the Girls Varsity Head Coach. He also served as an assistant coach on the Boys Varsity team for 17 years. Les coached middle school football for 25+ years. And most recently, coaching middle school girls basketball for three years. He spent 20+ years in the football booth, running the score clock and serving as the spotter for the announcer. Les touched the lives of countless players, students, parents, coaches, and community members. Les bled Bulldog Blue through and through. We lost a good one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Les' family and friends. Services will take place in the Mission High School Gym at 2pm on Monday, February 18. Please wear Bulldog Blue. FOR COACH. ... See MoreSee Less