Dennis Allen "Denny" Reasner

Dennis A. Reasner passed on August 4th, 2025, at 83 years old at his home in Placitas, NM. He was surrounded by people that loved him at the time of his passing. He was known as "Denny" to many. Denny lived life to the fullest, with a smile on his face. His loving kindness and gracious generosity is his legacy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Enid Reasner. Together they built a life, home, and successful business. He is also survived by his son, Ed Reasner; brother, Jerry Reasner and his wife Melba and sister-in-law, Sheila Reasner; brother-in-law Ronald Kern, and his wife Gloria; sister-in-law, Gladys McClellan, many nieces and nephews, including Jeff Reasner and wife Ginger, Lori Reasner, Mike Reasner and wife Clarita, Randy Reasner, Corrie Gonzalez and husband Nicasio, Donna Padilla, Rhonda Martinez, Danetta Baldoni and husband Jerry, and many more great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Nell Reasner, his brother Darrel Reasner, and nephew Gary Reasner.

He graduated in 1961 from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM, where he met a lot of his lifelong friends. After high school, Dennis joined the New Mexico Air National Guard and became a Fireman. He was then called to active duty when North Korea seized the USS Pueblo. He returned to Albuquerque and then was honorably discharged.

He started DARCO Products Machine Shop that produced products for the Aero Space Industry. Dennis was a successful and savvy businessman. He traveled to Washington DC where he was presented with a Small Business Subcontractor of the year award at the White House.

Dennis enjoyed many hobbies, including riding motorcycles, piloting his small airplane, boating, fishing, hunting, and collecting classic cars and Cushman Motor Scooters. Dennis and Enid welcomed many guests into their home, graciously hosting parties and family gatherings. Dennis was also generous in his professional life, often helping employees in need.