Hiroyuki Hank Kuwahara, age 87 born in Gardena CA, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sadako Kuwahara; children, Hiroko Koike, Sanae (Sachio) Muramoto, Michiyo (Norio) Kaneko and Megumi Takahashi; grandchildren, Takayuki Koike, Joyce Koike, Shirley Muramoto, Gary Muramoto, Shuhei Kaneko, Takuya Kaneko, Emi Kaneko, Eddy Takahashi, Megan Takahashi, Sean Takahashi and Georgie Takahashi; and survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family gathering was held on Wednesday September 5 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in The Garden"