Celebration of Life for Ed "The Camfather" Iskenderian

You are cordially invited to a private Celebration of Life honoring. 

Ed Iskenderian

Please join us as we gather with family and close friends to remember, celebrate, and share stories of a remarkable life well lived. 

Date: Sunday March 1, 2026

Time: Schedule

• 5:00pm - Greet the Family 
• 7:00pm Ceremony
• Cigar Lighting After Ceremony 

Location: Lions Automobilia Foundation - 2790 E. Del Amo Blvd, Rancho Dominguez, CA (Entrance on Santa Fe Ave) 

Parking Valet drop off at entrance of Lions Automobilia

Kindly RSVP by Feb. 25th 

We appreciate your presence as we honor Ed’s legacy and the impact, he made on all of us.

“The ceremony will be live‑streamed so everyone, including those who cannot attend in person, can join us.”

Click Here for Live Steam Link Available March 1st at 7PM PST

Ed “The Camfather” Iskenderian (1921–2026) was one of the most influential figures in American automotive history and a founding force of hot rodding and high-performance engineering. Born in California to Armenian immigrant parents, Ed came of age in Los Angeles just as car culture was taking shape. Fascinated by machinery from an early age, he taught himself engine building and performance while still in high school.

During World War II, Ed served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as an aircraft mechanic and crew chief, gaining technical discipline that would define his career. After the war, he founded Iskenderian Racing Cams in 1946, revolutionizing motorsports with innovative camshaft designs that powered drag racing, land speed records, and early NASCAR. A pioneer in performance marketing and the first president of SEMA, Ed helped shape the modern aftermarket industry.

Humble, curious, and endlessly generous with his knowledge, Ed inspired generations of racers and builders. His legacy lives on wherever engines are pushed to their limits.