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Obituary

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Rio Hovel, a beloved husband, father, brother, and son, who passed away on November 2, 2023. Born on January 22, 1991, Rio imprinted an indelible mark of love and inspiration on every life he touched.

Rio's love story started in 2004 when he met his soulmate, Andrea Hovel, whom he later married in 2012. Blessed with two beautiful daughters, Maci and Nyssa Hovel, …

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I am cousin to Bobby, who was Rio’s best friend during high school, they were inseparable and I was always hanging with…
I am cousin to Bobby, who was Rio’s best friend during high school, they were inseparable and I was…
I am cousin to Bobby, who was Rio’s best friend during high scho…
I was Rio's Supervisor for his short time at Southwest Airlines. He had a great attitude and always what I called a mil…
I was Rio's Supervisor for his short time at Southwest Airlines. He had a great attitude and always…
I was Rio's Supervisor for his short time at Southwest Airlines.…

(note: year above could be wrong, it was sometime in the early 2010’s)

I could share the many times I served him and his…

(note: year above could be wrong, it was sometime in the early 2010’s)

I could share the many times …

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What was Rio's favorite color?
Red and yellow
Red and yellow
Red and yellow
What were Rio's favorite vacation spots?
Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee
What were Rio's favorite ways to exercise?
Weight lifting
Weight lifting
Weight lifting
What were Rio's favorite ways to spend free time?
Fishing, hiking, camping, dancing with his wife, and spending time with family
Fishing, hiking, camping, dancing with his wife, and spending time with family
Fishing, hiking, camping, dancing with his wife, and spending time with family

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Born

January 22nd, 1991
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Met Andrea Hovel

2004
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Graduated from high school

2009

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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