Obituary of Amelia "Molly" Ruiz Peabody

On Thursday November 30, 2023 Amelia Ruiz Peabody, 95, of St. Paul Minnesota, went to heaven to be with the Lord.  She will be remembered for her strong spirit, her comforting cooking, and the tenacity she brought to every part of life.  She was known to all as a servant of the Lord and a person who walked her own path.  Molly’s impact on the lives of people during her long life is immeasurable. Even non-relatives considered her family.  Her deep love of music and joy in serving others lives on in those who loved her and knew her best. 

Preceded in death by husband Ray Peabody; parents Justo Ruiz and Manuela Montez; sisters Esther Ruiz, Rebecca Parsons; brother Elias “Wheaties” Ruiz; sons David Varela, Dominic “Nicky” Varela, Florencio “Nina” Varela, and daughter Elvia Montanez. 

She is survived by her children: Rubio “Marcos” Varela, “Reynaldo “Chicken” Varela, Marie “Susie” Varela, Sarah Franco, Raul Rodriguez Juanita Dahl, Esther Francois; her siblings: Eliazar “Elkie” Ruiz, Asael “Chubs” Ruiz, Joel “Jackson” Ruiz, Abel “Chiva” Ruiz, Jonathan Ruiz; and three generations of over 80 grandchildren.