EDWARD SKIPPA' DIAZ
Legendary athlete track and football coach. Known for his vice-grip handshake, physical strength and ability, "Bite Down" attitude, hard-nosed football, love of words, dedication to youth and community, and living, teaching, and coaching with HEART.
He lived his dream to be a Farrington Governor and to return to his alma mater to teach and coach.
As a youth he was a Jr. Olympic Swimming Champion and karate black belt for Palama Settlement; set records in the shot put and discus and was an All Star on the football field as a Farrington Governor; a standout as a PAC 10 Oregon State University Beaver; starting guard on the 1967 Hula Bowl Team and professionally as a British Columbia Lion.
As an educator and coach, he instilled the values of HUMILITY, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE, RESPONSIBILITY, and TEAMWORK. He was dedicated to his school and community; took a stand against drugs and gangs; established the "Sports Yes. Drugs No!" program; initiated community service projects and expected his athletes to serve as positive role models.
His achievements include the 1990 OIA Football Championship, over 100 career wins, First NFL Paul Tagliabue Coach of the Year, Hawaii Sports Journal One of Ten Greatest Hawaii Coaches, Eagle Aloha Bowl Sportsman of the Year, HIADA Sportsman of the Year, NFL and College Hall of Fame and OIA Coach of the Year, Scotty Schuman Award, Malama Palama, Lawekua, and Adult Friends for Youth Service Awards, FHS Alumnus of the Year and commendations from State of Hawaii Governors, State Legislature, Mayors and City and County of Honolulu.
Although he received innumerable awards and commendations, he was most proud of seeing former students and athletes become positive contributing members of their community and most happy with the greeting of a hug and a "Hi Coach".
He indubitably and proudly lived the Farrington Way!
"Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve".
He loved God. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his community. He loved Farrington.
The Farrington High School Stadium completed in 2017 was named and dedicated to
Edward Skippa' Diaz in recognition of his dedication to his school and community.
Legendary athlete track and football coach. Known for his vice-grip handshake, physical strength and ability, "Bite Down" attitude, hard-nosed football, love of words, dedication to youth and community, and living, teaching, and coaching with HEART.
He lived his dream to be a Farrington Governor and to return to his alma mater to teach and coach.
As a youth he was a Jr. Olympic Swimming Champion and karate black belt for Palama Settlement; set records in the shot put and discus and was an All Star on the football field as a Farrington Governor; a standout as a PAC 10 Oregon State University Beaver; starting guard on the 1967 Hula Bowl Team and professionally as a British Columbia Lion.
As an educator and coach, he instilled the values of HUMILITY, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE, RESPONSIBILITY, and TEAMWORK. He was dedicated to his school and community; took a stand against drugs and gangs; established the "Sports Yes. Drugs No!" program; initiated community service projects and expected his athletes to serve as positive role models.
His achievements include the 1990 OIA Football Championship, over 100 career wins, First NFL Paul Tagliabue Coach of the Year, Hawaii Sports Journal One of Ten Greatest Hawaii Coaches, Eagle Aloha Bowl Sportsman of the Year, HIADA Sportsman of the Year, NFL and College Hall of Fame and OIA Coach of the Year, Scotty Schuman Award, Malama Palama, Lawekua, and Adult Friends for Youth Service Awards, FHS Alumnus of the Year and commendations from State of Hawaii Governors, State Legislature, Mayors and City and County of Honolulu.
Although he received innumerable awards and commendations, he was most proud of seeing former students and athletes become positive contributing members of their community and most happy with the greeting of a hug and a "Hi Coach".
He indubitably and proudly lived the Farrington Way!
"Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve".
He loved God. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his community. He loved Farrington.
The Farrington High School Stadium completed in 2017 was named and dedicated to
Edward Skippa' Diaz in recognition of his dedication to his school and community.
EDWARD SKIPPA' DIAZ
Legendary athlete track and football coach. Known for his vice-grip handshake, physical strength and ability, "Bite Down" attitude, hard-nosed football, love of words, dedication to youth and community, and living, teaching, and coaching with HEART.
He lived his dream to be a Farrington Governor and to return to his alma mater to teach and coach.
As a youth he was a Jr. Olympic Swimming Champion and karate black belt for Palama Settlement; set records in the shot put and discus and was an All Star on the football field as a Farrington Governor; a standout as a PAC 10 Oregon State University Beaver; starting guard on the 1967 Hula Bowl Team and professionally as a British Columbia Lion.
As an educator and coach, he instilled the values of HUMILITY, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE, RESPONSIBILITY, and TEAMWORK. He was dedicated to his school and community; took a stand against drugs and gangs; established the "Sports Yes. Drugs No!" program; initiated community service projects and expected his athletes to serve as positive role models.
His achievements include the 1990 OIA Football Championship, over 100 career wins, First NFL Paul Tagliabue Coach of the Year, Hawaii Sports Journal One of Ten Greatest Hawaii Coaches, Eagle Aloha Bowl Sportsman of the Year, HIADA Sportsman of the Year, NFL and College Hall of Fame and OIA Coach of the Year, Scotty Schuman Award, Malama Palama, Lawekua, and Adult Friends for Youth Service Awards, FHS Alumnus of the Year and commendations from State of Hawaii Governors, State Legislature, Mayors and City and County of Honolulu.
Although he received innumerable awards and commendations, he was most proud of seeing former students and athletes become positive contributing members of their community and most happy with the greeting of a hug and a "Hi Coach".
He indubitably and proudly lived the Farrington Way!
"Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve".
He loved God. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his community. He loved Farrington.
The Farrington High School Stadium completed in 2017 was named and dedicated to
Edward Skippa' Diaz in recognition of his dedication to his school and community.
Legendary athlete track and football coach. Known for his vice-grip handshake, physical strength and ability, "Bite Down" attitude, hard-nosed football, love of words, dedication to youth and community, and living, teaching, and coaching with HEART.
He lived his dream to be a Farrington Governor and to return to his alma mater to teach and coach.
As a youth he was a Jr. Olympic Swimming Champion and karate black belt for Palama Settlement; set records in the shot put and discus and was an All Star on the football field as a Farrington Governor; a standout as a PAC 10 Oregon State University Beaver; starting guard on the 1967 Hula Bowl Team and professionally as a British Columbia Lion.
As an educator and coach, he instilled the values of HUMILITY, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE, RESPONSIBILITY, and TEAMWORK. He was dedicated to his school and community; took a stand against drugs and gangs; established the "Sports Yes. Drugs No!" program; initiated community service projects and expected his athletes to serve as positive role models.
His achievements include the 1990 OIA Football Championship, over 100 career wins, First NFL Paul Tagliabue Coach of the Year, Hawaii Sports Journal One of Ten Greatest Hawaii Coaches, Eagle Aloha Bowl Sportsman of the Year, HIADA Sportsman of the Year, NFL and College Hall of Fame and OIA Coach of the Year, Scotty Schuman Award, Malama Palama, Lawekua, and Adult Friends for Youth Service Awards, FHS Alumnus of the Year and commendations from State of Hawaii Governors, State Legislature, Mayors and City and County of Honolulu.
Although he received innumerable awards and commendations, he was most proud of seeing former students and athletes become positive contributing members of their community and most happy with the greeting of a hug and a "Hi Coach".
He indubitably and proudly lived the Farrington Way!
"Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve".
He loved God. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his community. He loved Farrington.
The Farrington High School Stadium completed in 2017 was named and dedicated to
Edward Skippa' Diaz in recognition of his dedication to his school and community.
Inscription
"It is well with my soul" Psalm 23
Gravesite Details
Grave marker straddling two sites
DIAZ
Coach Beloved Wife & Mother
Edward Skippa' Mary Jean Krause
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