A funeral procession departed from Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside to Harvest Christian Fellowship, where the service drew an overflow crowd. Some residents waved flags while lining the streets as an escort of motorcycle deputies led the way.
Corlew, a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy since 2016, was killed in an on-duty traffic collision Wednesday, Jan. 8, while riding his motorcycle on the westbound 91 Freeway near La Sierra Avenue.
Riley and Mercedes Corlew, the wife and oldest son of Deputy Timothy Corlew, speak Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the funeral for the Riverside County sheriff’s motorcycle deputy who died in an on-duty crash earlier this month. (Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)
Riley and Mercedes Corlew, the wife and oldest son of Deputy Timothy Corlew, speak Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the funeral for the Riverside County sheriff’s motorcycle deputy who died in an on-duty crash earlier this month. (Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)
Capt. Justin Rowan, commander of the Riverside County Sheriff’s station in Jurupa Valley, speaks Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the funeral for Deputy Timothy Corlew, a Riverside County sheriff’s motorcycle deputy who died in an on-duty crash earlier this month. (Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies escort the funeral procession for fallen deputy Timothy Corlew to Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of Riverside County sheriff’s motor deputy Timothy Corlew is taken to a hearse as his remains are moved from Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary to Harvest Christian Fellowship for a funeral in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of Riverside County sheriff’s deputy, Timothy Corlew is escorted to a hearse Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, as his remains are taken from Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary to Harvest Christian Fellowship for a funeral in Riverside. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies escort the funeral procession for fallen deputy Timothy Corlew to Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
On-lookers pay respects to fallen Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Timothy Corlew as his funeral procession passes by on its way to Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Timothy Corlew is escorted to a waiting hearse as his remains are taken from Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary to Harvest Christian Fellowship for a funeral in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of Riverside County sheriff’s motor deputy Timothy Corlew is moved to a hearse as his remains are taken from Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary to Harvest Christian Fellowship for a funeral in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of fallen Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Timothy Corlew is escorted to Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. He died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of fallen Riverside County sheriff’s motor deputy Timothy Corlew is escorted to Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
On-lookers pay their respects to fallen Riverside County sheriff’s motorcycle deputy Timothy Corlew as his funeral procession passes by in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, second behind the casket, follows the coffin of fallen Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Timothy Corlew as it is taken to a hearse to leave Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary for Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
On-lookers pay respects to fallen Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Timothy Corlew as his funeral procession moves toward Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
A Riverside Police Department sergeant wears a memorial band over his badge as the funeral procession for fallen Riverside County sheriff’s motor deputy Timothy Corlew passes by in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The casket of Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Timothy Corlew is escorted to a waiting hearse as his remains are taken from Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary to Harvest Christian Fellowship for funeral services in Riverside on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Corlew died in an on-duty crash on the 91 Freeway in Riverside on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Riley and Mercedes Corlew, the wife and oldest son of Deputy Timothy Corlew, speak Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the funeral for the Riverside County sheriff’s motorcycle deputy who died in an on-duty crash earlier this month. (Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)
Corlew, who was assigned to the Jurupa Valley station, collided with a stopped car early that morning and was taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where he died.
The service for Corlew, 40, was too familiar for the department, which has seen seven deputies die on duty in approximately the past five years. Before that, it had gone 13 years without an on-duty fatality.
The ceremony at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside began with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” followed by words from Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie.
Capt. Justin Rowan of the sheriff’s station in Jurupa Valley, continued the service.
“Given the size of the audience in the sanctuary and the enormous crowd gathered outside, the one thing I know for sure is that Tim will never be forgotten,” he said.
“We will always remember Tim, not only for the sacrifice he made but for the legacy of courage, integrity and generosity he leaves behind,” Rowan said.
A photo slide show displayed moments from Corlew’s life. Chaplain Phil Wozniak led a prayer in his memory.
“We gather here today in a sacred place to honor the names of fallen heroes, and today it’s Deputy Timothy Corlew,” Wozniak said
“For everyone who knows and loves Tim, it’s a great loss, but in that loss, there is hope that because of faith in Jesus, we get to see Tim again,” Wozniak said.
Corlew’s wife, Mercedes, and son, Riley, spoke about his passion for his work.
“He loved being a motor, it was his favorite thing, he just loved riding motorcycles,” Riley Corlew said.
“I love my dad, and I want to thank him for being my dad,” Riley Corlew said. “I’m proud of everything he did.”
Timothy Corlew’s younger brother, Joseph Corlew, also spoke.
“Big brother, give Grandma and Grandpa a big hug,” he said. “Rest in peace and save a seat for me. Until we meet again, you are my hero.”
Sheriff’s Sgt. Andrew Sullivan, Corlew’s supervisor at the Norco station, reflected on Corlew’s character.
“Tim took on every task with enthusiasm and drive,” he said. “The best part of working with Tim was his attitude and his presence.”
The ceremony ended with a traditional law enforcement radio sign-off conducted by a sheriff’s dispatcher.
Deputies saluted when Corlew’s casket was carried out of the sanctuary as a flyover of helicopters honored his life and service.
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