Family Photo Person Replacement

I have a family portrait that currently includes someone we’d like removed. A close family member—who was unable to be there—should ideally take that spot, yet I’m open to expert advice on whether a clean removal might look more natural than a full swap... (Budget: $10 - $30 USD, Jobs: Image Consultation, Image Processing, Photo Editing, Photo Retouching, Photoshop, Photoshop Design)