Carlos Zapien, The Founder of CJ’s Wiring, Dies at 37: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy
The EF and Motorsports community is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and talented members, Carlos Zapien, who passed away on October 31, 2023. Zapien founded CJ’s Wiring, a company that specialized in providing high-quality and affordable swap harnesses for motor swaps, cluster swaps, and front-end conversions.
He was also a passionate car enthusiast who loved to work on his own projects and share his knowledge and expertise with others. In this article, we will pay tribute to his life and legacy, and provide the latest updates on his cause of death, obituary, and funeral arrangements.
Who was Carlos Zapien?
Carlos Zapien was born in Sacramento, California, where he lived most of his life. He developed an interest in cars at an early age and started wiring up his own engine harness for his 90 CRX DX when he realized he could not find a clean harness for his car. He then decided to share his skills and experience with others who faced the same problem and founded CJ’s Wiring in 2014. His company quickly gained a reputation for delivering quality products and services at reasonable prices and became a trusted name in the industry. Zapien was also active on various online forums, such as honda-tech.com, nwp.com, and az-ht.net, where he used the username crx_si-r. He was always willing to help out fellow car enthusiasts with their questions and issues and earned the respect and admiration of many.
Zapien was not only a successful businessman, but also a loving husband and father. He married Haley M. Zapien in 2010, and they had two children together. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going on vacations, watching movies, attending his kids’ practices and games, and making the most of every moment. He was also a devout Christian who had a strong faith in God.
What was Carlos Zapien’s cause of death?
Carlos Zapien died after a long and courageous battle with Clear Cell Sarcoma cancer, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the soft tissues of the body. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2019 and underwent several treatments and surgeries to fight it. However, the cancer proved to be too resilient and spread to other parts of his body. He passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 37 years old.
How did the EF and Motorsports community react to Carlos Zapien’s death?
The news of Carlos Zapien’s death was met with shock and sadness by the EF and Motorsports community, who expressed their condolences and tributes on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Many shared their memories of working with him, learning from him, or being inspired by him. They praised him for his professionalism, skill, passion, generosity and kindness. They also thanked him for his contributions to the industry and his legacy that will live on through his products and services.
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Some of the messages that were posted online are as follows:
“RIP Carlos Zapien aka CJ’s Wiring. You were a legend in the EF community and beyond. You helped me out so many times with my wiring issues and always delivered quality work. You will be missed bro.” – @ef9_jay
“I’m heartbroken to hear about Carlos Zapien’s passing. He was such a nice guy who always had a smile on his face. He did an amazing job on my cluster swap and made it look so easy. He was a master at what he did and a true asset to the industry. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.” – @civic_si_r
“Carlos Zapien was one of the best in the business. His wiring harnesses were top notch and his customer service was impeccable. He was always willing to help out anyone who needed it and never asked for anything in return. He was a humble and genuine person who loved cars and loved God. Rest in peace brother.” – @crx_king
What are Carlos Zapien’s obituary and funeral arrangements?
Carlos Zapien’s obituary was published by his wife Haley M. Zapien on Facebook on November 1, 2023. She wrote:
“With lots of tears and ending of the hardest week, my husband Carlos Zapien passed away this morning. He fought so hard and so long (more than four years) with Clear Cell Sarcoma cancer that he is no longer in pain. We focused on having good days, creating new normals, and being thankful for every good thing we could. We lived so much life in the last four years and cancer days were just speed bumps. Family vacations, movie nights, kids’ practices and games, family days and enjoying the little things (even hospital visits we made into date days when we could) made us happy. Thank you for everyone for all the prayers, messages, visits and love for Carlos and our family.”
She also announced that Carlos Zapien’s funeral service would be held on November 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Christian Center in Sacramento, California. She invited anyone who knew him or was touched by him to attend and celebrate his life. She also requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Clear Cell Sarcoma Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports research and awareness of the disease.
Carlos Zapien was a remarkable man who left a lasting impact on the EF and Motorsports community and beyond. He was a talented and dedicated professional who created high-quality and affordable swap harnesses for motor swaps, cluster swaps and front end conversions. He was also a passionate and generous car enthusiast who shared his knowledge and expertise with others.
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He was a loving and faithful husband and father who cherished his family and enjoyed every moment with them. He was a brave and resilient fighter who battled Clear Cell Sarcoma cancer for more than four years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him or were influenced by him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and fans. May he rest in peace.
