Loleet Watts

Loleet Ernestine “Ernie” Watts, 62, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 in Durango, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Hood Mortuary on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A sunrise service will be held at Hood Mortuary on Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. The funeral will be held Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Room and burial will follow at Ouray Memorial Cemetery in Ignacio.
Mrs. Watts was born May 1, 1952 in Durango, Colorado, the daughter of Fritz and Pearl Box. She grew up in Bayfield, Colo., and attended Bayfield Schools – A proud Wolverine.
Ernie was a talented traditional beader and seamstress. She loved the Dallas Cowboys Professional football team. But most of all, her daughter, her grandson, her niece and family were her entire world. Ernie enjoyed spending time at the casino with her friends and gaming and loved her dog, “Bones”.
She is survived by her daughter: Venessa Carel of Ignacio; Grandson: Jared Carel of Ignacio; Niece: Mollie Casey of Towaoc, Colo.; Sisters: June Box-Tibbetts of Portland, OR, Shirley Esparza of Ignacio, Joyce Frost of Ignacio, Melody Fields of Towaoc; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Orion Box, Karen Box, Greg Box, Lena Box, Alvina Spencer, and Clyde Box; Nephews: Richard Box, and Manuel Myore; and Nieces: Sue Joseph, and Candace Watts.