Galvez was honored with a 9 a.m. service at the Cathedral of Our Lady Of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
"He was a humble man. He always gave whatever was asked of him and more," Downey police Chief Carl Charles said.
Galvez was shot to death Nov. 18 in what officials believe was a botched robbery attempt.
The 29-year-old was attacked while sitting in his car in civilian clothes next to the Downey Police Department. He had just returned from a K-9 training session. Three people, including two teenagers, are facing murder charges.
On Sunday, more than 1,000 people attended a vigil and rosary service at the Downey Civic Center to pay their respects to the slain officer.
Galvez was a five-year veteran with the Downey Police Department. He also served as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the first officer to be gunned down while on duty in Downy police history.
The following streets are closed due to the funeral:
- Hill Street between First Street and the 101 Freeway;
- Temple Street between Grand and Broadway avenues;
- Northbound Grand Avenue between Temple and First streets.
The Downey Police Department and the Downey Federal Credit Union set up a memorial fund to assist Galvez's family.
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Donations can be directed to Downey Police Cpl. Mike Pope, president of Downey Police Officer's Association, or to the Downey Federal Credit Union.
See more donation information below:
Mike Pope - President of DPOA
10911 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
562-904-2308
mpope@downeyca.org
Downey Federal Credit Union
Officer Ricardo Galvez Fund
8237 Third Street
Downey, CA 90241
562-862-8141
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm.
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Non-Business Hours Drop Off (Box is located by the ATM)
Only cash or checks are being accepted at this time. Please make checks payable to "Officer Ricardo Galvez Fund."