Juan M. Hipolito Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Obituary Juan Martinez Hipolito, Jr. December 31, 1947 - August 13, 2023 On August 13, 2023, at 2:15 am, Juan Martinez Hipolito Jr. died in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his ex-wife, children, sister and brother. He was born in Lamesa, Texas and grew up in Austin, Texas. Juan served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, 1966 to 1969. He was selected for Soldier of the Year Award at the age of 20 year old. After his discharge he decided to go to college. He graduated from the University of Texas in Austin in 1975. In 1978 he graduated from Western State University College of Law with a degree of Juris Doctor with all of the Rights, Privilege and Honors appertaining thereto, in the State of California. In 1979 Juan Hipolito was admitted as an Attorney and Counselor at Law in all the Courts of the State of California. He met Cesar Chaves in 1982 and Cesar Chavez invited him to assist with the struggling farm workers who had no money to pay for legal fees for cases related to injuries and civil rights violations. Juan was happy to help as his parents had also worked in the fields. In 1983 the GI Forum elected him National Legal Counsel for a term of four years. His best legal work was performing services for those who could not defend themselves in legal proceedings. He also assisted Legal Aide clients during his law practice years. Juan’s family occupied a special place in his heart. Especially his children Stephanie, John John, John Paul, Kathy, Davis, Joshua, Holly, Shela, Nicholas, 26 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Juan was predeceased by father Juan M. Hipolito, Sr. and mother Hortencia M. Hipolito, daughter, Kathy Hipolito. Juan is survived by brother-in-law David Recinos-Najarro, sisters Elsa Peralta-Recinos, Betty Duran, brother Davis Hipolito, and many nieces and nephews. We will remember your everlasting memories and the love you shared with all of us. One day we will meet again. RIP Juan.