Abraham Quintanilla, Selena's father, dies at 86

Abraham Quintanilla, Selena's father, dies at 86

Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has died at the age of 86 , his family confirmed on Saturday, December 13, 2025.  The news was shared by his son, musician and producer Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III , in an emotional Instagram post announcing his father’s passing.  A Pillar Behind a Musical Legacy Born Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr. on February 22, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas , Quintanilla was more than the father of a superstar — he was a musician and music executive in his own right.  He began his career in the 1950s as a member of the vocal group Los Dinos , performing Chicano, doo-wop, and Tejano styles before eventually taking a central role in managing his children’s musical careers.  Quintanilla discovered his daughter Selena’s extraordinary talent at a young age and formed Selena y Los Dinos , the family band that would become the foundation of her rise to fame.  Under his guidance, Selena became one of the most influential Latin art…