Angelo Halamandaris of Wofford Heights, California, passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 79, according to an obituary published by Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. - Price on Oct. 15, 2026. He is remembered for his deep Catholic faith and his career as an electrical engineer.
Halamandaris was born and raised in Carbon County, Utah, as the third son of a Greek immigrant family involved in coal mining and farming. His family built the Skylark on the outskirts of Price, Utah, which became a popular local nightclub. While working as a helping hand at the bar, Halamandaris developed social and conflict management skills. He attended Utah State University, where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering.
Following his graduation, Halamandaris moved to Southern California. He established a career in electrical engineering and later held senior management positions in communications and military avionics. He was noted for his professional success, including a promotion to Vice President of Engineering that was celebrated by his colleagues.
Halamandaris was married to his wife, Joanne, in the early 1970s. The couple had nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, children Freddie (Vicky), Doreen (Bob), Danny, and Bryan (Sara Jean), and brothers Harry (Sandra) and Pete (Isabel). He was preceded in death by his parents, Gust and Olga, and his brothers George (Kathryn) and Phill (Marilyn).
A memorial gathering is scheduled to take place on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Notre Dame Hope Center, located at 185 North Carbon Avenue in Price, Utah.
