On Tuesday, August 4, 2021, Bessie Evelyn Hryhorchuk, 85, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away peacefully in Orange, Texas.

Bessie was born on April 9, 1936 in Deweyville, Texas to John and Mary Hryhorchuk. Bessie enjoyed horseback riding, raising cattle, watching old Westerns, and spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her compassion for others, strong personality and quick wit. Although she never had children of her own, she lent a helping hand in raising, and caring for her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bessie was preceded in death by her father, John, and her mother, Mary as well as nine brothers and sisters; Johnie Hryhorchuk, Roselee Bergstresser, Lorena Doyle, Vincent Hryhorchuk, Eugene Hryhorchuk, Adolph Hryhorchuk, Stephina Burton, Tommy Hryhorchuk and Frank Hryhorchuk.

She is survived by her sisters, Katherine Mason of Deweyville, and Nicholina Cappel of Port Neches, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., where a rosary will be said in her honor at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange, Texas on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside memorial will immediately follow funeral services at Deweyville Cemetery. Family kindly asks that all those in attendance please wear facial coverings to indoor services.