In Loving Memory of Leland E. Niles, Jr. “Buzzy” | Sangre de Cristo Sentinel

In Loving Memory of Leland E. Niles, Jr. “Buzzy” | Sangre de Cristo Sentinel

In Loving Memory of Leland E. Niles, Jr. “Buzzy” “An original cowboy—grit in his bones, love in his heart, and country in his soul.” Leland E. Niles Jr., lovingly known as “Buzzy”, a U.S. Navy veteran, patriot, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 82. A proud son of Westcliffe and Buena Vista, Colorado, Buzzy was a man of quiet strength, deep intelligence, and enduring grit. An original cowboy, h…