Adolph Hryhorchuk

1926 ∼ 2010

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Adolph Hryhorchuk, 83, of Orange, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Community Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverends Ronnie Johnson, David Berkheimer and Daniel Rose. The eulogy will be given by Mr. Johnny Hawkins.

Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Deweyville on September 7, 1926, he was the son of Mary and John Hryhorchuk.

For many years, Coach Hryhorchuk was a basketball coach at area high schools, including the former West Orange High School, where he also served as Athletic Director. He then went on to become superintendent of Hudson ISD and Warren ISD.

He was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. He was founder of Earth, Love and Protect It and a dedicated member of Body Workz Fitness Center. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of WWII.

Coach Hryhorchuk was a faithful servant of the Lord and was a member of Community Church in Orange. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, spending many hours working with his grandchildren in their sporting activities. He also loved working in his garden.

Coach Hryhorchuk is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Janell Hryhorchuk of Orange; daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Darrell Ford of Orange, Cindy and Paul Skinner of Sour Lake, Susan and Felipe Subia, Jr. of Lumberton; and son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Adolph and Karen Hryhorchuk of Orange.

Also surviving are his grandchildren and their spouses, Dr. Amy and Matt Bumgardner, Ty and Stacy Ford, Billy and Nicole Ford, Michelle Skinner, Ryan Skinner, Blake and Shellie King, Jacob Hryhorchuk and Tyler Hryhorchuk; great grandchildren; Brooklyn and Berkley Bumgardner and Austin King; brothers, Frank Hryhorchuk of Bridge City, Vincent Hryhorchuk of Houston; sisters, Bessie Hryhorchuk of Deweyville, Nickie Cappel of Port Neches and Katherine Mason of Deweyville.

Pallbearers will be Ty Ford, Billy Ford, Ryan Skinner, Blake King, Paul Skinner and Matt Bumgardner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Ford, Felipe Subia, Jr., Jacob Hryhorchuk and Tyler Hryhorchuk.

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Anonymous June 11, 2010

an excellent example to so many young men and women. what a legacy he leaves.##imported-begin##david kittrell##imported-end##

Anonymous June 10, 2010

Cindy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a really nice man. I remember when I would go and work on his printer and he would go out of his way to try to make me comfortable. JayMarie and I send our prayers to you and your family.##imported-begin##Chip and JayMarie Granger##imported-end##

Anonymous June 8, 2010

Coach Hryhorchuk was a terrific coach. He inspired me to always do my best and never quit. I can remember how excited he became at the girl's state finals. His face got so red, I was afraid he would explode. He'd get his words all tangled up, but I kne##imported-begin##Sherry Newberry Coward##imported-end##

Anonymous June 7, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. I remember back in the 80s and early 90s when we my mother and family would come to the annual 4th of July family reunion and see him. We always commented on how much he looked like his brother, my grandfather Vincent. I am ##imported-begin##James Risinger##imported-end##

Anonymous June 7, 2010

Cindy & Family, I'm very sad to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father was a wonderful Godly man and I know he left many wonderful memories for you all to cherish! I love you and miss you! It's ##imported-begin##Judy Smith Sneed##imported-end##

Anonymous June 6, 2010

My heart goes out to you with your loss. May you find comfort with your family & friends and peace with God. You are all in my prayers.##imported-begin##MargaretThomas Mazzola##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Dear Family and Friends: I just wanted to take a moment to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of Coach Adolph Hryhorchuk. Below are my views of The Coach : 1 The Adolph Hryhorchuk I knew had great courage. He was never afraid to speak o##imported-begin##David Frank##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Coach Hryhorchuk excelled at turning boys into young men, with special ability to connect with troubled boys and bring out the best in them. Knowing him and playing ball for him was one of the highlights of my early life, never to be forgotten. My debt to##imported-begin##Herb Dickerson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

My condolences go out to the family. My memories of Coach, are that he was always supportive of me and encouraged me, to the point that he gave me a good swat when he thought I should have been doing better. He was a good role model for me and always wan##imported-begin##Don Nation##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

To Janell, Phyllis, Cindy, Susan and Ken: You have each been so blessed to have had your husband/father for so many years. I was also blessed to have him in my life as a friend. It has always been obvious to me, how much he loved each member of his fami##imported-begin##Jewel Mazza##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Wow, I don't know where to begin about Coach. He was one of my heroes and I have never forgotten him for the leader and example he was to all of the athletes and students at WOHS. He was loved by many over the years and will be missed. My love and sympath##imported-begin##DianneJonesBranch##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Ken and Karen you're in our thoughts and prayers...##imported-begin##Cindy and Carl##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Cindy, Paul, Ryan, & Ty I'd like to extend my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.##imported-begin##Mark McKee##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Very sad for your loss. It was an honor to work with Mr. Hryhorchuk when he was superintendent at WISD and as a colleague in the coaching field. God Bless you and your family, Bettie Rae##imported-begin##Bettie Rae Yates##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Your father meant so much to me & my family. As a young lady/athlete - he gave me such encouragement - which really changed my life in ways that have changed another generation! I was able to speak w/ him a few months ago what a gift! He blessed m##imported-begin##Latane Johnson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

It is always difficult to lose your father and your friend but even more difficult when your dad was Mr. Hryhorchuk. We met the Hryhorchuks many years ago at Community Church by simply sitting near them in church. We prayed together and worshipped togethe##imported-begin##Gary and Cathey Self##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Cindy, we are sorry to hear about your dad. Even though we dont see yall very much, we still think about you and Paul alot. Hopeing someday to get together again. If we can be of any help please let us know. Missing yall ##imported-begin##Scot and Carol Shaffer##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

I'll never forget the excitement of watching Coach Hrychorchuk's West Orange Chiefs play basketball in our old/new gym on Western Avenue. The December men's basketball tournament was the best anywhere in the area. He was King Coach of basketball in Oran##imported-begin##Kay Young Butler##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace be with you.##imported-begin##Linda Watson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Prayers for your family... Love You##imported-begin##Linda Davis##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Paul, Ryan and Ty, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father-in-law and grandfather. Your entire family is in my thoughts.##imported-begin##Jan Morris##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Cindy, Paul and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and may the Lord give you the comfort and strength He provides in a time like this. We Love You All.##imported-begin##Pam & Richard Ard##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

I'm truely sorry about your loss and will be praying for your family.##imported-begin##Christy Wilson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

So very sorry to hear of "Coach" Hryhorchuk's passing. One of the finest men I've had the pleasure of knowing. He will truly be missed and remembered by many. My prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Lutcher Stark##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

To work with Coach Hryhorchuk at WO-S High School was an unexpected pleasure, but to have him as a dear friend for more than 40 years enriched my life and that of my entire family. He was a wonderful role model for those who knew him as well as those wh##imported-begin##Rebecca Nugent##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Just wanted to say that I am really sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Daniel Wagner##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Scott Adams##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Cindy,Paul,Ryan, My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family.##imported-begin##Karen Ormsby##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

I pray for you all left here. Coach is busy enjoying Jesus and of course, "Coaching" Ron and those of his players who have gone before him. I will continually pray for you all.##imported-begin##Susan Garrison##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

To Janell and the family of Coach Hryhorchuk: On behalf of the VHS Class of '60, my brother, Hubert McCray, and Wesley & Linda Romero, we want to express how sorry we are for your loss of such a fine Coach, Teacher and Friend. Our thoughts and prayers a##imported-begin##Linda McCray Romero##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Dear Janell & family, I have wonderful memories of your family through the years. Mr. Chuck was a special friend.##imported-begin##Faye Hippler Bowers##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

I have always loved your father. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Please know there are so many people thinking of you and your family. Love, "Mo" Maureen Cuccia##imported-begin##Maureen Cuccia##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Dear Cindy, We are both so sorry for your loss. I never met your dad, but have heard you talk so highly of him. I know he was such a special man and will be missed in your family. You truly have a guardian angel watching over you now. Our Love, Cathy a##imported-begin##Cathy and John Richmond##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, Leanette Stark, Jeanette Copeland & Ted Copeland##imported-begin##Leanette Stark##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

I first met Coach Hryhorchuk when I was in the 8th grade at Bancroft School in 1956-57. He made that year a special one for all of us, especially the basketball players. I also knew him during my high school years at West Orange High School. I remember##imported-begin##Bobby Hughes##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

I remember coach Hryhorchuk both well and fondly. I share your sorrow at his passing. Whitney Boudreaux WOHS, Class of 63##imported-begin##Whitney J. Boudreaux Jr.##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Mr. Hryhorchuk was a dear man who will be missed by so many..I am so sorry for your loss..Heaven has a new angel..May God bless you and lift you up and give you peace..My deepest sympathy...##imported-begin##Sara McKee Brazeale##imported-end##