Gilbert Martinez Rosales – July 10, 1951 – Nov. 3, 2026

Gilbert M. Rosales, 75, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Rosary Service: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Gilbert was born on July 10, 1951, to Herman Roque Rosales and Eulaila Rosales. He lived a vibrant, stylish, and fiercely independent life on his own terms as a proud bachelor until the very end. A man of many talents and passions, Gilbert proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years. Professionally, he spent most of his life as a dedicated hairstylist, affectionately styling the hair of all his family members over the years. His exceptional passion for dance also blossomed into a fulfilling career as a dance instructor with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Known widely as a very snazzy man, Gilbert brought rhythm, flair, and elegance wherever he went. Gilbert was strong-willed, adventurous, and deeply lo