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March 26, 2008

Funeral tomorrow for teen victim of fatal stabbing

Funeral services will be held tomorrow for a Cranston teenager who police say was fatally stabbed during a confrontation with another teen last week.

Natasha Gonsalves, 18, died after the incident in West Warwick last Thursday night. Another 18-year-old female, Abimbola Johnson, was arrested in connection with the stabbing and is facing a first-degree murder charge.

According to her obituary,Gonsalves was a model who had participated in the Miss Teen USA pageant. She also sang with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Jazz Ensemble, played piano and was described as an avid basketball player.

A funeral is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9 at the Bell Funeral Home on Broad Street in Providence. A service will follow at the North Providence Assembly of God. Calling hours are tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friends and family can submit messages and condolences to an online guestbook.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 10:52 AM | Permalink

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