Cynthia Hoffman’s father Timothy honored by fellow riders in funeral procession

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Over 50 riders and drivers followed a black hearse through the streets of Anchorage Saturday afternoon honoring the life of Timothy Hoffman, who died during a memorial ride for his daughter earlier this month.

“We didn’t know we were gonna have this kind of turnout,” Donald Hoffman, Timothy’s big brother, said on Saturday. “As you can see by his family, he had many that loved him.”

Dozens of bikers filled the parking lot of the Alaska Cremation Society on Saturday as they waited to escort Hoffman’s remains from the cremation center to Faith Christian Community for his memorial service. Even Timothy’s dog, tucked into the arms of a loved one, came along to join the parade of cars and motorcycles.

“I feel good. I’m definitely honored to be Tim’s brother,” Hoffman said. “To ride amongst these great bikers, you know, we have different clubs here. They didn’t have to come. They came on their own.”

Hoffman, known to his loved ones as an avid Harley-lover, a hard worker, and someone who would give the shirt off his back, passed on June 3 while riding in a memorial ride for his daughter Cynthia Hoffman, who was murdered in 2019.

“He’s an advocate for justice,” Hoffman said. “We were just trying to carry on that tradition when we had a tragedy on the ride.”

According to Alaska State Troopers, Hoffman lost control of his motorcycle on the Park Highway. His wife Jeannie, who was riding with Hoffman, is still hospitalized from injuries sustained during the crash.

“She opened her eyes but they still say she’s not there. So there’s no brain activity,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman said his family plans to continue holding the yearly memorial ride for Cynthia as they continue to seek justice for her murder. But he says next year, they will also be riding in Timothy’s honor whose death came on the fifth anniversary of Cynthia’s passing.

Another memorial will be held for Timothy next Sunday at the Carousel Lounge at 4:30 p.m. Riders will head to the Victims of Justice building before returning to the Carousel Lounge for karaoke and food.

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