Dea Herperger, 49, of Soper Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her home.There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David W. Rogers officiating Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dea Herperger was born March 7, 1967 in Wahoo, Nebraska. She liked gardening and also had a love for animals. Dea devoted a lot of her time and love to adult coloring books. She always wanted her appearance to be number 1. Dea was preceded in death by her father, Richard Alley and grandmother, Lila Alley. Survivors are her husband, Duane; daughters: Chantal Davies of Omaha, Nebraska, Jessi Davies of Weyburn, Sk. Can., Ashley Davies of Calgary, Ab. Can., Brittany Davies of Medicine Hat, Ab. Can.; brother: Jason Athntholz; sisters: Tracey Dash and Mellisa Hampson; grandfather, Willard Alley; mother, Dianna Athntholz and husband, Ivan. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com