Gilbert Cantu Rosales

1928 - 2016

Gilbert Cantu Rosales obituary, 1928-2016, Dallas, TX

Gilbert Cantu Rosales

1928 - 2016

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

Gilbert Rosales Obituary

Published by Dallas Morning News on Apr. 30, 2016.
ROSALES, Gilbert Cantu Gilbert Cantu Rosales was born October 28, 1928. He passed away on April 26, 2016 and joined his wife Eleanor in heaven, the love of his life. He was a dutiful son, good brother, loving husband, and outstanding father. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, and was a WW II and Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Dallas Police Reserve during President John F. Kennedy's tragic visit. He was a self-employed business man who owned several different businesses. He was a caring, kind, and generous man who did not know a stranger. He is survived by his daughters, Diana, Rosa, and Monica Rosales, and his sisters, Beatrice Becerra, and Henriqueta Enriquez, and his cousin Lupe Valderas. He was the greatest dad, and our guardian and protector. We love you dad, and will miss you deeply. Services will be held at the North Chapel of Calvary Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4PM-8PM on Sunday, May 1, 2016, with the Holy Rosary recited at 6PM. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 10AM, with the burial to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

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May 23, 2016

Janie Tovar posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2016

Robert Garza posted to the memorial.

May 6, 2016

Deandria Shaw posted to the memorial.

Janie Tovar

May 23, 2016

Sorry for your lost.

Robert Garza

May 12, 2016

Rosa,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert (Bobby) Garza and family

Deandria Shaw

May 6, 2016

Rosa,

I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your wonderful family! He will forever be present in your loveliest memories. I pray for you a transcendent peace during this time.

Jovita Soria

May 4, 2016

Diana, Rosa and Monica I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I also grew up with both your mom and dad. Praying for comfort and peace for you all. I just got this noticed today. I always think about you girls and your dad. May God bless you all. Luv ya girls. Jovita Soria

Grace

May 3, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy is extended to my cousins: Diana, Rosa, and Monica. It was my honor to speak at his funeral and fulfill the obligation I owed my Uncle Beto for all his kindnesses toward me. Grace

Laura Aleman

April 29, 2016

Monica, My sincerest condolences to you and your sisters. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God give you all the strength, comfort and peace.
I know that your dad was an amazing father by how you always spoke of him
with love and tenderness.
I am here for you my dearest friend.

Donyan Rogers

April 29, 2016

Rosa, my deepest sympathy to you. I know your dad will be truly missed. He will now be your guardian angel to protect and watch over you all. I will continue to pray for you during your time of sorrow.

Peace | Love | Blessings,

Angella Bryant

April 29, 2016

He is resting peacefully and will have no more suffering and pain. Heaven gained another angel.
Rosa, Diana, and Monica praying for
comfort and peace for you all. ❤

Vernessa Williams

April 29, 2016

Rosa, I pray for you and your family, that God present all the joy your father brought to each of your lives. This will bring smiles in your heart, through the tears that fall like rain for this moment of time loss with him. Remember God will give him rest and take good care of his soul. I love you, you have been a very caring friend, anything you need please let me know.

Brian Rosales

April 28, 2016

I'm sorry to hear about Gilbert Rosales, passing. I actually remember him coming over to my grandfather's office (Rosales Insurance) as a kid. Also, my dad taking me and my brothers and sisters, to visit him at his place right next door to his old movie theater. He was a wonderful, kind and intelligent man who was always happy. He will be missed dearly. R.I.P Tio Gilberto Rosales. ~Rosales Familia

Michele Hutchinson

April 28, 2016

Diana, Rosa and Monica - I am sorry for your loss but so happy he isn't in pain and that you all had him for so many years to love, learn from and give back to him the way he did to you three. I picture him playing around with his brothers and happy to see your mom and his parents. Love to you all.

Virginia Sotelo

April 28, 2016

Rosa, I have you in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. God bless you and your family......love, Virginia.

Rochelle Self-Drake

April 28, 2016

Rosa, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. His kindness and work ethic definitely was bestowed onto you. I pray God gives you strength and peace during this time.
Rochelle Self-Drake

Margo Silva

April 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God grants your family peace and grace at this most difficult time. God bless.

Jennifer Gehrig

April 28, 2016

My heart goes out for you and your family during this difficult time. I pray for God's comfort to you all.

April 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss. God Bless your dad. I'm sorry that I'm so far away. Wish I could be there for you. Linda Kondillari

Andrew Wixcel

April 27, 2016

He and Eleanor raised kind and beautiful girls. They are a lovely family and my dear friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:7. Love, Andfew Wixcel, Cedar Rapids, IA

Domeneack Foster

April 27, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort bring you peace during this difficult time.

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