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Celebration of Life & Paddle: Remembering Gary...

Celebration of Life & Paddle: Remembering Gary Studwell

Coordinated by Ben Kvanli

Please RSVP 512 203 0093 or reach out to Ben, if you have any questions about the timeline or logistics.


You are warmly invited to gather, remember, and celebrate the life of our dear friend Gary Studwell. Let’s come together by the water to honor his memory, share our favorite stories, and send good energy down the river he cherished.

* Date: Saturday, October 24

* Time: Starting at 12:00 PM (Noon)

* Location: Camp Huaco Springs / Hueco Springs Campground

What to Expect & Bring

* The Ofrenda: We will set up a communal ofrenda in Gary’s honor. Please feel free to bring a framed photo, a memento, a token, or written memories to add to the altar.

* BBQ & Gathering: We’ll fire up the BBQ starting at noon. Bring your favorite side dish, beverage, and an appetite for good company.

* The Paddle (Hueco Falls to Gruene): For those who want to get on the water, we’ll head out for a classic paddle starting from Hueco Falls down toward Gruene. (Bring your kayak, canoe, or paddlecraft and gear).

* Campfire & Storytelling: As evening falls, we’ll settle in around the campfire at Hueco Springs to share tales, laughter, and memories of Gary under the stars. (Stay the night and camp out with us!).


Please RSVP 5122030093 or reach out if you have any questions about the timeline or logistics. Let's send Gary off with good food, great river miles, and the warmth of community.


Ben Kvanli

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