April 22, 1953-Feb. 7, 2015

TWIN FALLS• Randy Andrew Guiles, 61, of Twin Falls, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, of complications from heart surgery.

Randy was born April 22, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ray Andrew Guiles and O’Deana Davis. Randy moved to Burley at a young age, where he was raised by his father and his stepmother, Beryl Guiles. Randy graduated from Burley High School, where he was active in sports including basketball, cross country and track. He served a full-time LDS mission in the Kansas Missouri Mission. He attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. Randy and Kristine were married Aug. 8, 1975, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Randy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings. He had a love for the gospel and had a strong testimony.

Randy was an entrepreneur extraordinaire. He was a small business owner, independent contractor and real estate investor. Many remember him as the owner of Taco Bandito and were sure to visit him at his concession booth at the county fair. He enjoyed planning and serving on the board for Twin Falls Western Days. He always had a smile on his face and time to visit with all who knew him. One of his favorite hobbies was buying houses, fixing them up and selling them. He was an independent contractor at UPS for 30 years and recently worked for the Twin Falls School District. Many labeled Randy as a workaholic, but that is where he was happiest. Randy and Kristine owned a cabin in Pine, Idaho, and enjoyed many happy and meaningful get-togethers with family and friends. He enjoyed four-wheeling, flat water kayaking and relaxing in the mountains.

Randy is survived by is wife, Kristine; Lindsay Guiles, Chase Guiles, Jake (Alexis) Guiles and Joshua (Mindy) Guiles; five grandchildren, Karmella Guiles-Salinas, Olivia Sanchez-Guiles, Paxton Andrew Guiles, Sawyer Phillip Guiles and McKenzie Ann Guiles. He is also survived by his stepmother, Beryl Bodily; brother, Ray (Diane) Guiles; sister, Sharon (Dick) Jensen; stepbrother, Larry (Sherry) Powers; stepsisters, Sandra (Jim) Mabey and Vickie (Tim) Samuelson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his father; mother; and son, Cory Austin Guiles.

Randy will always be loved and remembered and his memory will be in our hearts forever. As his old saying goes: “Well … gotta go …”

The funeral for Randy was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the 17th Ward LDS Church, 2680 Elizabeth Blvd. in Twin Falls, Bishop Wade Pettingill conducted the service. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park. A gathering for family and friends took place from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, Feb. 13, at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls; as well as 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday morning at the church.

Services were under the direction of Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given in Randy’s name to the American Heart Association. Contributions may be given to funeral chapel staff or mailed to American Heart Association-Idaho, 350 N. Ninth St., Boise, ID 83702.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.reynoldschapel.com.

(Published in the Times News, Twin Falls, Idaho on February 11, 2015)