Abraham Quintanilla, Father of Tejano Icon Selena, Dies at 86
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., the father and longtime manager of late Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla, has passed away at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The news was shared by his son, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, in an emotional Instagram post announcing his father’s death.
Quintanilla was widely recognized for discovering and nurturing his daughter’s extraordinary talent from a young age, forming the family band Selena y Los Dinos and guiding her rise to international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After Selena’s tragic murder in 1995, he dedicated decades to protecting and preserving her legacy through music, film, and television projects.
Born February 22, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Abraham had his own roots in music before managing his daughter’s career, including performing with early groups like Los Dinos. He is survived by his wife Marcella and his children A.B. and Suzette.
Fans and fellow artists alike are mourning the loss of a pivotal figure in Latin music history, remembering his contributions to the art and influence on one of the genre’s most beloved stars.
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