Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla and the longtime manager of her career and legacy, has passed away at the age of 86.
His death was confirmed by his son, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, through an Instagram post. Sharing a photo of his father, he wrote that it was with a heavy heart that he was announcing the loss of his dad.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Age
Abraham Quintanilla Jr was born on February 22, 1939. At the time of his death, he was 86 years old.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Wife
Abraham Quintanilla Jr was married to Marcella Ofelia Samora. The couple tied the knot in 1963 and remained together while raising their family.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Family Background
He was born into a Mexican American family in Corpus Christi, Texas. Abraham began his music journey as a member of the singing group The Dinos in 1956. In the late 1960s, he stepped away from music to focus on supporting and raising his family.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Death Reason
The official cause of Abraham Quintanilla Jr death has not been publicly disclosed by the family.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Children
Abraham Quintanilla Jr had three children: Suzette Quintanilla, Abraham A B Quintanilla, and Selena Quintanilla. Selena tragically passed away on March 31, 1995.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Role as a Producer
Abraham Quintanilla Jr played a key role in preserving Selena legacy. He served as an executive producer for the 1997 biographical film based on Selena life, where actor Edward James Olmos portrayed him.
He was also involved in the Netflix series Selena The Series released between 2020 and 2021, as well as the Selena y Los Dinos documentary released in 2025.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Successor
In May 2016, Abraham appointed his daughter Suzette Quintanilla as his successor. She took over as the chief executive officer of Q Productions, the family owned studio.
Where Abraham Quintanilla Jr Passed Away?
Abraham Quintanilla Jr passed away in Corpus Christi on December 13, 2025, at the age of 86.
Selena Quintanilla Death
On March 31, 1995, Abraham youngest daughter Selena was murdered by Yolanda Saldivar, the former president of Selena fan club and the manager of Selena boutiques.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Musical Instrument
Abraham Quintanilla Jr was skilled in playing the guitar.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr Net Worth in Rupees
Abraham Quintanilla Jr net worth is estimated to be between ₹41 crore and ₹100 crore, approximately.
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