Duane Roberts, the California entrepreneur credited with inventing the world’s first frozen burrito and later rescuing one of the state’s grandest hotels , has died. He was 88.

His widow Kelly Roberts said he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday while surrounded by family.

“I feel so blessed to have shared 35 wonderful years of marriage with Duane,” she wrote on Facebook.

“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.”

Roberts’ death was first reported by TMZ.

Born and raised in Riverside, Calif., Roberts started working in his fam

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