Loleet Ernestine "Ernie" Watts, 62, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 in Durango. Visitation was held at Hood Mortuary on Oct. 1. A sunrise service was held at Hood Mortuary at 7 a.m. on Oct. 2. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Room. Burial followed at Ouray Memorial Cemetery in Ignacio.
Mrs. Watts was born May 1, 1952 in Durango, the daughter of Fritz and Pearl Box. She grew up in Bayfield and attended Bayfield schools and was a proud Wolverine.
Ernie was a talented traditional beader and seamstress. She loved the Dallas Cowboys football team. Her daughter, grandson, niece and family were her entire world. Ernie enjoyed spending time at the casino with her friends 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; sisters June Box-Tibbetts of Portland, Ore., Shirley Esparza and Joyce Frost of Ignacio, and 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.
