Hilding “Tex” Ronning, 1936-2025: Santa Cruz mourns loss of inspirational coach, teacher

Barry Walsh lauded as a passionate teacher with a great understanding of young men

Wollongong mourns Barry Walsh, beloved deputy principal and maths teacher whose name will now always be on a rugby league cup.

Hilding “Tex” Ronning, 1936-2025: Santa Cruz mourns loss of inspirational coach, teacher

SANTA CRUZ — Hilding E. Ronning, affectionately known as “Tex,” a nickname he adopted in his youth while riding horses in rural Kindred, North Dakota, made a Clydesdale-sized impact on those who knew him. But it was more than a seemingly contradictory nickname that left a lasting impression in this surfing crazed community. He’ll be remembered as a caring, dedicated and passionate teacher who also made enormous contributions as a longtime footba…