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Arizona last Friday learned of the untimely passing of Arizona business leader Doug Yonko.

Governor Doug Ducey released the following statement regarding the longtime Hensley Beverage Co. executive:

鈥淚鈥檓 deeply saddened to hear of the loss of my friend and an outstanding Arizonan, Doug Yonko. 

鈥淚 met Doug when I was at Arizona State University working as a college rep for Hensley Beverage Company. He would become someone I鈥檇 turn to throughout my life for advice and mentorship. 

鈥淭hroughout Arizona, Doug quickly became known for his immense business acumen, civic engagement and generous willingness to give back to the state he loved so much. Among the many issues he devoted himself to include advancing Arizona鈥檚 trade relationship with Mexico, creating opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs, and making Phoenix a cleaner, safer place to live. 

鈥淒oug was also a doting father and husband, and I know his kind heart and one-of-a-kind sense of humor will be missed by many. His legacy will live on in the issues and causes he cared about so deeply. Angela and I send our love and deepest condolences to Doug鈥檚 wife, Elisabeth, and his daughters and grandchildren.鈥�

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer said this about the former Chamber chairman in a statement to the Chamber Board of Directors:

鈥淒oug was a long-serving, dedicated officer and past chair of the Chamber board, a great friend and advocate for the state, and my personal mentor and cherished friend. Generous, honorable, and ethical are just a few of the plethora of words that immediately spring to mind when I think of Doug.  

鈥淭he world lost a great and good man today and is truly a better place because of the life he championed while here among us.鈥�

Condolences poured in from across the state on social media.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on Twitter:

鈥淒oug Yonko was a generous, thoughtful man who did so much for our state. He was unfailingly kind to me all these years, no matter the politics.

鈥淚鈥檓 so sad for the loss of my friend and I鈥檓 sending my love to his wife, kids, grandkids and his 蹿补尘颈濒测.鈥�

State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra on Twitter:

鈥淧art of having an amazing life are the amazing people who befriend and enrich our experiences. One such person who came into my life was Doug Yonko. Doug was one of the people who saw in me things I did not see in myself.

鈥淎s he was preparing to become chairman of the he asked if I would serve as one of his vice chairs. Doug taught me much, and his impact will influence my public service for years to come. Rest In Peace, Doug.鈥�

State Rep. T.J. Shope Yonko 鈥渁 giant in Arizona鈥檚 business community and a supporter of so many different ventures. Locally, he became a great friend to St. James Catholic Church and our annual fiesta.鈥�

A longtime supporter and advocate of the tourism and hospitality industry, Yonko was by the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association as a 鈥渢ourism industry icon, community leader, policy giant and steadfast friend. He worked tirelessly day in and day out to give back to the state he loved dearly. His loss is immeasurable.鈥�

He is survived by his wife Elisabeth, two daughters and two grandchildren.