A Celebration of Life honoring Don Fleming, owner of Valencia Acura and president of the Santa Clarita Auto Dealers Association, is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church in Valencia.

Fleming, who died Sept. 8, 2026, was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, business leader and community advocate who spent nearly three decades supporting local businesses, nonprofits and community causes throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.

The celebration will honor Fleming’s life, community leadership and lasting contributions to the Santa Clarita Valley, including the generosity, determination and friendship that defined his life.

“My dad believed friendship was something you lived every day. You could see it in the way he cared for our team, welcomed customers and made time for people throughout Santa Clarita. That same spirit guided his community service. He gave his time and energy because he cared about our community and wanted to make a difference. I learned so much from watching him, and carrying that spirit forward is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor him,” said Brian Fleming, Don Fleming’s son.

In lieu of flowers, the Fleming family invites friends to consider making a memorial gift to the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club.

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