Tom DeChandt Tom DeChandt, age 66, of Las Vegas, passed away March 31, 2014. He was a loving father, grandfather and husband, a San Diego police officer and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Celebration of Life ceremony will be on Friday, April 11, 4:00 pm at Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave Las Vegas. See link for more information. www.palmcheyenne.com