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Stephanie Marie Coleman, 54, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of Rio Rancho since 1995. Stephanie was born July 2, 1954, the daughter of Raul and Christine Dominguez. She attended Manzano High School and went on to receive her BA in Journalism from UNM. In 1980, she was awarded the Blue Key and was the Chapter President. In 1983, she received her Bachelors of Arts Magna Cum Laude and in 1995, received a Masters of Business Administration from Baylor University in Waco, TX. Stephanie was recently clothed into the Holy Cross Community Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, taking the name, "Sister Stephanie of Jesus in the arms of Mary" and was a strong advocate for Pro-Life issues. Stephanie enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to travel. She traveled to many countries but one of her most memorable trips was to Italy in May of 2007, with her beloved husband, Allen. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father Raul Dominguez. She is survived by her husband of almost 31 years, Allen Coleman; children, Monica Romero, Dennis Romero and wife Christina; mother Christine Dominguez; grandchildren, Celina, Vanessa, Michael, Jonathan, and Rocky; brothers, Kevin Dominguez, Orae Dominguez, Ronald Dominguez and wife Vivien, Roland Dominguez and wife Maria; sisters Rebecca Long and husband James, and Renee Garcia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. The family would like to express their deep gratitude for all the love and support of their relatives and friends who brought so much joy to Stephanie during the last few months of her journey and to Father Rick Zerwas; Deacons George, Jerome, and Norbert; all of Church of the Incarnation, for their constant love and support. Stephanie will forever be remembered for her strong faith in Jesus Christ, her devoted love for Mary our Blessed Mother, and for the strength, courage, and grace that she showed us during these past two years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to "Project Defending Life" www.defendinglife.org or to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Visitation will be held for Stephanie on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Rd. NE, Rio Rancho. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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