A memorial and celebration of life for high-profile La Jolla community activist Robert Hildt, who died March 25 after a long bout with cancer, will be Saturday, April 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd.

A native of Los Angeles and a career banker, Hildt, 56, formed two community banks for which he served as president/CEO. He was a longtime trustee and first vice president of La Jolla Town Council and a member of the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Committee, the La Jolla Christmas Parade Committee and the La Jolla Community Center board member. He was instrumental in helping establish the La Jolla Parade Foundation.

He was a Vietnam War veteran and was awarded the Army commendation for meritorious service.

He was buried at Fort Rosecrans Cemetery.

Those interested in attending the celebration are requested to RSVP to celebraterob@yahoo.com.