by élite Magazine | Feb 23, 2026 | Looking Back
A Legacy of Service: Honoring Jim Brush’s 20 Years of Giving Back There are individuals whose generosity quietly shapes a community, not through grand gestures, but through steady presence, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to service. Jim Brush is one of those...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Looking Back
Meet Jeanette Woods A Life of Grace, Grit, and Good Humor at 93 If you’ve ever attended a Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital event or a local fundraiser, chances are you’ve seen her, elegant, radiant, and dancing as if the years simply don’t apply to her. That was certainly...
by élite Magazine | Oct 27, 2025 | Looking Back
Remembering Terry Schwartz: A Legacy of Grace, Love, and Community On September 11, 2025, the Santa Clarita community lost a true gem when Terry Schwartz passed away from heart complications, surrounded by her loving family. Terry’s life was one defined by grace,...
by élite Magazine | Aug 15, 2025 | Looking Back
The Life and Legacy of Rick Pratt – “The Man, the Myth, the Legend.” It’s a phrase that could easily sum up Rickey Nolan Pratt—and one that would have surely made him laugh. For those who knew Rick, it was more than just a lighthearted saying. It was the truth....
by élite Magazine | Feb 21, 2025 | Looking Back
Remembering Dale Gerstel – May 21, 1959 – December 29, 2024 On December 29, 2024, Dale Samuel Gerstel, one of Santa Clarita’s Unsung Heroes, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65. As a dedicated Board Director and CFO of Prayer Angels for the Military,...
by élite Magazine | Dec 18, 2024 | Looking Back
Remembering Grace Nada Elliott: A True Santa Clarita Treasure Grace Nada Elliott, a beloved member of the Santa Clarita community, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with liver disease. Her life was a testament to...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2024 | Looking Back
Nancy Elinor Coulter: A Life Well Lived Nancy Coulter was a woman whose life radiated love, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to family, friends, and community. Her story is one of strength, compassion, and relentless service, a journey that began in humble...
by élite Magazine | Apr 15, 2024 | Looking Back
Remembering GREG FINLEY: A Legacy of Voice, Stage, and Screen Greg Finley, an esteemed voiceover artist known for his versatile talents, bid farewell to the world at the age of 76. Born on May 8, 1947, his remarkable career left an indelible mark on the entertainment...
by Samantha Bushman | Feb 16, 2024 | Looking Back
Cajun’s Aviation Dream: The Legacy of Stephen Del Bagno On the morning of April 4th, 2018 the life of Stephen Del Bagno was suddenly cut short during a routine training mission, when his F-16 Thunderbird Jet crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range. As an...
by élite Magazine | Dec 21, 2023 | Looking Back
Cherished Local Figure Don Cruikshank The community mourns the loss of Don Cruikshank, a cherished figure renowned as a business luminary and advocate in the Santa Clarita Valley.Rooted in the area since his family’s arrival in 1957 when he was just four, Cruikshank...
by élite Magazine | Aug 17, 2023 | Looking Back
Michelino Tedeschi – A Century of Pilgrimage on Earth Meet Michelino Tedeschi, a remarkable man who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, marking a century of pilgrimage on this earth. Born in the quaint town of Isernia, Italy, Michelino’s life has been a...
by Naomi Young | Feb 23, 2023 | Looking Back
Farewell to My Friend Michael Powell Michael Powell will always hold a special place in my heart. It seems like yesterday when I made the frantic call. I missed the registration deadline for Michael’s art class at my son’s elementary school. In his cool and calm...
