Abraham Quintanilla, father of singer Selena, dies
Quintanilla Jr., father of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has died at age 86, his family announced on December 13, 2025.
Abraham Quintanilla, father of singer Selena, dies His son, musician and producer Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III , shared the news on social media early Saturday, expressing deep sorrow at his father’s passing. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. A Life Steeped in Music and Family Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr. was born on February 22, 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas , and spent much of his life in and around music. Early in his career he performed as a member of the vocal group Los Dinos , where he honed his skills as a singer, songwriter, and musician. After recognizing the extraordinary talent of his youngest daughter Selena , he put his own ambitions aside to become the driving force behind her career. He founded and managed the family band Selena y Los Dinos , which included Selena on vocals, A.B. on bass, and sister Suzette on drums, guiding them through performances across Texas and beyond. His role as manager was pivotal in shaping Selena’s rise to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Building a Legacy Quintanilla’s influe…
