David P. Reynoso
Dave passed away peacefully at Cottage Hospital after a short illness. His parents were Pedro and Esperanza Reynoso of Santa Barbara, California.
Dave attended Franklin Elementary, Santa Barbara Junior High, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1958. “Once a Don, always a Don.”
He went into the U.S. Army in 1958 and served for 6 months at Fort Ord, and was in the reserves for 8 years until he was honorably discharged. He married his high school sweetheart Josephine Lucero September 1960, and they were married for 65 years. They went on to raise 3 children. He worked at the City of Santa Barbara, climbed the corporate ladder and became Superintendent of Public Works Street Department for 41 years until he retired.
Dave was known for always BBQing at work and family gatherings, with his tri-tip being the highlight of the meal. He was a USC fan and went to many games, “Fight On.” Dave is survived by his wife Josephine Reynoso, his children Katharine Reynoso, Daniel (Kathryn) Reynoso, granddaughter Jennifer Aresco Reynoso, his sister Ruth Delgado, and his nieces Gina Reynoso and Kiana Ruiz.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son David Reynoso Jr., and sister Rebecca Ruiz. A mass will be held Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, 10 am at Saint Raphael Church in Santa Barbara, California, followed by a reception at Saint Raphael Church Hall.
A special thanks to the nurses at VNA Health Hospice Care, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for their help during his time of illness. Interment services will be private with immediate family.
