Darrel M. Reasner Obituary in Truth or Consequences at Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Darrel M. Reasner

Darrel Reasner, 73, of Elephant Butte, NM died peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Darrel was born in Indianapolis, IN to Raymond Reasner of New Palestine, IN and Nell Ann Covert Reasner of Clovis, NM. He proudly served in the Air National Guard for 6 years. Darrel worked for the National Resource Conservation Service in Socorro, NM for 27 years, before his retirement in 2004. After retirement, Darrel did private consulting for individual landowners as well as assisting various government agencies on land use and engineering contracts. This included many years of habitat restoration and conservation work in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, often alongside his family and good friends, who were always there to help.

Darrel was a true outdoorsman, whether it be work or leisure, he preferred to be outside. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping, exploring in the mountains, fishing in the streams, and taking in all nature had to offer. He found his ultimate nirvana in the Magdalena Mountains, where he and his family built their cabin and spent as much time as they could. Many family vacations were at Elephant Butte Lake, fishing and enjoying various watersports- boating, tubing, and water skiing. Every summer, a new sandcastle was built and some of us were buried up to our necks in sand! After the loss of his son, Gary, in 1998, vacations at different National Parks became a tradition- Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Glacier and several National Parks in Canada were some of the parks where the best memories were made.

Darrel is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sheila Reasner; children: Randy John Reasner of Socorro, NM, and Corrie Dawn Reasner and fiancé Nicasio Gonzalez of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren- Jordyn Reasner of Minneapolis, MN, Noah and Dawsyn Reasner of Socorro, NM; siblings- Jerry Reasner and wife Melba of Roman Forest, TX and Dennis Reasner and wife, Enid of Placitas, NM; as well as countless hunting buddies, friends, and other family members.

Darrel was preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Nell Reasner; son, Gary Reasner of Socorro, NM; Great-grandparents and numerous cousins.

A Memorial Service celebrating Darrel’s life will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort Event Center (402 Highway 195 Elephant Butte, NM 87935). Followed by inurnment at Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery.

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Sheila and family, Darrel and I have known each other for more than 50 years. We worked together and played together. I love him like a brother. He was a great guy and a loyal friend. He came to see me at our place near Nogal, NM shortly after his ALS diagnosis, partly because I have a progressive neurolgic disorder with some similarities. I'm sorry that my situation prevents me from attending his service to extend my condolences to you in person. I'm very sorry for your loss. With love and best regards, Hollis Fuchs

Sheila and family, My sympathy and condolences on Darryl's passing. He was a wonderful man, as you well know. I am sure he is missed and it is some consolation that he is no longer in pain and agony. Blessings on you all. Gwen Roath

Dearest Sheila and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Darrel. He was a gentle giant of a man. I am praying that you receive God's blessings. Take care. GOD BLESS YOU, Cathy Vickers

We are so sorry for your loss. My husband, Larry and I went to college with Darrel. Larry and Darrel were roommates for a couple of crazy semesters. Oh what a time they had! Darrel came to visit us in Deming several times and continued to make us laugh as we reminisced being 19 or 20 years old. We will miss his humor, his fun and will always remember how much he loved you all. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Larry and Carol Schultz.

Sheila, Randy, Corrie, my heart aches for you all. The thing that I will remember most about Darrel is his smile. From the first time I met him when he came to pick you up for a date in Williamsburg and the last time I saw him and those times in between, always that smile. May you all find comfort in your memories and his legacy of love. Surrounding you in love and prayers! Cheryl M.

Omg i have so many memories of my wonderful uncle. Being drug around the lake to frog gigging in the channels around his home. Shooting ducks, dove, and quail around the farms. Watching him run out the door on Christmas day with his shotgun in hand to come back in seconds later holding 2 geese that flew to close to the house that day. He had an infectious smile and laugh that could make anyone happy. He was my hero and I looked up to him in so many ways. He always saw the good in me even when I didn't and he never gave up on me. I will from this day forward live my life in honor of his belief in me. I will forever cherish our time alone at the cabin and the talks we had. Thank you for absolutely everything you ever did for me. I love you uncle Darrel and will forever miss you!!!

Sheila, Randy, and Corrie.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories with Darrel, especially coming with my Mom and Dad to the office during the office Christmas parties where he would deep fry a turkey for all of us. My dad really did enjoy the time he spent working with Darrel, and I enjoyed catching up and talking with him when I started with NRCS in 2016 and he was doing TSP work for us. He is going to be greatly missed by so many. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Kristen Cornelius & Family

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