What is a Legend of South Pasadena?
South Pasadena is made up of thousands of people with a variety of special talents, stories, and qualities. From local community leaders to artists and creatives, to innovators in business, to the people working hard behind-the-scenes, to promising, young students and lifelong learners alike, each of our neighbors in South Pasadena has a story to tell and has contributed in some way to the rich tapestry of our community. A Legend of South Pasadena is someone whose contributions - large or small - have shaped our community in some meaningful way. Legends of South Pasadena celebrates those stories and honors the people whose contributions make them living legends in their own right. Whether one’s contributions have already been featured in local headlines or have gone unnoticed, Legends deserve to be celebrated.
About the Hosts
Legends of South Pasadena is the brainchild of Rex and Peter Owens. The Owens Family first came to South Pasadena in the late 1950s, and when it came time for Rex to raise his own sons, he did so in his own childhood home, continuing their family’s South Pasadena legacy. Both Peter and Rex graduated from South Pasadena schools (Go Tigers!), and Peter now lives only a quick drive into Pasadena. With a family history of over 60 years in South Pasadena and a thriving real estate business based here in town, Peter and Rex LOVE this community and developed Legends of South Pasadena to honor and celebrate the many Legends that make our community so special.
How does it work?
Anyone in town can nominate a Legend! Use our handy Nomination Form in the menu above and let us know who you think deserves this special honor.
Once the nomination has been approved, the Legend fills out a questionnaire to be posted on our website and shared on social media.
We love to meet our Legends! Peter and Rex meet with each Legend in person to deliver a customized gift and get to know them better and take a photo together to commemorate this special honor.