December 2025 was a special month for the Papuchi family: it marked exactly twenty years since the passing of the father of famous singer Julio Iglesias. Papuchi’s widow, Ronna Keitt, along with her children Jamie and Ruth, gathered at their cozy home in northern Florida to spend the winter holidays together as a family. For them, it’s not only a time to reminisce, but also a chance to reconnect and feel close again, despite the children having grown independent.
This year, Ronna celebrated her 60th birthday, and her son and daughter, Jamie and Ruth, have long since been living on their own, studying at universities and rarely coming home. However, the Christmas holidays became the perfect occasion for a long-awaited reunion. Their home is filled with a sense of comfort and tranquility, and festive traditions help maintain the bond between generations.
Ronna admits that as her children have become independent, she’s found more freedom to pursue personal interests and new projects. She says she’s now learning to live for herself, embracing new opportunities while staying true to her family values.
Life in Jacksonville
The family nest is located in a prestigious neighborhood of Jacksonville — Jacksonville Golf and Country Club. This is a gated community with developed infrastructure, where numerous holiday events take place in December, from formal dinners to the traditional tree lighting and visits with Santa Claus. For Ronna and her children, this place has become a true haven, a retreat from the bustle where they can relax and enjoy peace.
Jamie and Ruth come here only during the holidays, as they spend most of their time away from home studying. But it is here, in their family house, that they can afford to forget their worries and simply be together. For Ronna, this is especially important—she works to maintain a warm atmosphere and create new traditions that bring the family together.
This year Ruth, the younger daughter, became an especially prominent figure on social media. Her TikTok account gained popularity thanks to candid videos where she shares family stories and answers followers’ questions about her parents’ lives.
Family history
In one of her videos, Ruth spoke about the unusual age gap between her parents: Papuchi was born in 1915, while Ronna was born in 1963. With a touch of humor, she noted that such relationships often puzzle others, but for their family it was the norm. She compared her parents to characters from a popular TV series, emphasizing that love knows no boundaries or stereotypes.
Ruth’s video quickly went viral, gathering millions of views. In it, she not only defended her parents’ choices but also talked about the importance of being open to different forms of love and family relationships. Her frank approach resonated with viewers and helped break down certain prejudices.
The Papuchi family has always been in the spotlight due to their fame and unusual history. However, for Ronna and her children, the main thing is supporting one another and finding joy in simple things, despite past hardships and public opinion.
Legacy and new projects
After Papuchi’s death, his younger children and widow inherited a significant portion of his estate. While his elder sons, Julio and Carlos, were already well provided for, Ronna and her children became owners of several properties: two apartments in Madrid, a residence in Peñíscola, and a home in Philadelphia. These assets enabled Ronna to succeed in business and secure the family’s future.
Becoming an entrepreneur, Ronna founded several companies, including Evergreen LLC, Roig Resources LLC, Jaime’s Corner LLC, and El Tesoro de Ruth LLC. Today, only one of these companies remains active, specializing in oil and gas extraction and sales. Ronna personally manages this business, balancing her professional work with caring for her family.
In her posts, Ruth notes that her father always took care of his loved ones’ well-being and did everything he could to make sure they never lacked for anything. This allowed Ronna and the children not only to maintain their usual standard of living but also to pursue their own dreams.
In case you didn’t know, Papuchi, or Julio Iglesias Puga, was a renowned Spanish gynecologist and the father of singer Julio Iglesias. His marriage to Ronna Keith attracted significant public attention due to the large age difference between them. After Papuchi’s death, his widow and younger children inherited a substantial portion of his estate, which enabled Ronna to pursue business ventures in the United States. Today, the family maintains ties with Spain, honoring Papuchi’s memory while developing their own projects.
