Fort Worth dance instructor Gilbert Rosales dies at 75
A Navy veteran and long-time hairstylist is survived by his mother and five siblings.
By Marta Gray ·
Gilbert M. Rosales died on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Fort Worth at age 75. He was a former United States Navy officer who served for four years before pursuing a career in the beauty and dance industries.
Rosales was born on July 10, 1951, to Herman Roque Rosales and Eulaila Rosales. He lived as an unmarried bachelor until his death. His professional life centered on two main disciplines: hairstyling and dance instruction. He worked as a hairstylist for most of his career, frequently cutting and styling the hair of family members. He also taught dance at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, a role that aligned with his personal interest in movement and rhythm.
The family announced that Rosales was preceded in death by his father, Herman, and his brother, Ernest M. Rosales. He is survived by his mother, Eulaila. He leaves behind five siblings: Irene Rosales Hernandez and her husband Tom; Joe M. Rosales; Elijio M. Rosales and his wife Teresa; David M. Rosales; and Daniel M. Rosales and his wife Amanda. The family also noted that he was a cherished uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Services for Rosales will take place in Fort Worth over the next two days. A rosary service is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Mount Olivet Chapel. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Greenwood Funeral Homes, located at 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue in Fort Worth, is handling the arrangements. The funeral home, identified in the notice as Mount Olivet Chapel, can be reached at 817-831-0511.
