Duane Roberts, the longtime owner and CEO of the iconic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, died on Saturday, his wife announced.
In a post to Facebook, Kelly Roberts, who is a co-owner and Vice Chairman, said he passed in his sleep while surrounded by family.
“I feel so blessed to have shared 35 wonderful years of marriage with Duane,” she said. “Together, we built a beautiful life working side by side, sharing in the joy, purpose, and love that defined our journey together. He was the most incredible husband and stepfather to Doug and Casey, and a loving grandfather whose wisdom and warmth touched every generation of our family. We had a special love for one another, and I will forever miss him.”…