Abraham Quintanilla was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was also the father and manager of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla.
Abraham Quintanilla Biography
| Full Name | Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr. |
| Nickname | Abraham Quintanilla |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, music executive, producer |
| Date of Birth | 22 February 1939 |
| Age | 86 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Corpus Christi, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Mexican-American |
| Religion | Jehovah’s Witness |
| Date of Death | !3 December 2025 |
| Place of Death | Corpus Christi, Texas, USA |
| Cause of death | Not revealed |
Education Qualification
| School | Ray Miller High School |
| College | None |
| Education Qualification | High school graduation |
Abraham Quintanilla Age
Abraham Quintanilla was born on 22 February 1939 I Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. He was 86 years old at the time of his death in December 2025, and his zodiac sign was Pisces.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Marcella |
| Spouse/Wife | Marcella Samora Quintanilla |
| Children | Son – A.B. Quintanilla III Daughter – Selena and Suzette |
Abraham Quintanilla Family
| Father’s Name | Abraham Quintanilla Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Mary Quintanilla |
| Siblings Name | Six siblings |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1997: Selena TV 1995: Tejano Music Award Album – 1963 : Los Dinos |
Albums, Movies And TV Shows
Albums
- 1962 – 2000
- 1963 – Los Dinos
- 1964 – Con Esta Copa
- 1965 – The Dinos
- 1967 – Unknown Fifth release
- 1974 – Unknown Sixth Release
Movies
- 1997 – Selena
- 1997 – Selena Remembered
- 2003 – Greatest Hits DVD
Television
- 1995-present – Tejano Music Awards
- 1998 – American Justice: Selena – Murder of a Star
- 1999 – Corpus – A Home Video for Selena
- 2004 – Noche de estrellas: Premio Io Nuestro 2004
- 2005 – Selena: Noche de estrellas
- 2007 – Making of Selena: 10 Years later
Abraham Quintanilla Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 172 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Abraham Quintanilla Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 million (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Salary (approx) | Not fixed salary |
| Income Source | Music career, endorsement, book sale, royalties, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Abraham Quintanilla
- Abraham Quintanilla was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Abran Quintanilla Sr. and Maria Quintanilla.
- He was the first of seven children, and growing up, he experienced a community where Spanish and English were both important.
- His parents eventually became known in their community as Abraham and Mary, respectively.
- He grew up as a catholic. In 1953, his parents left the Catholic Church to become Jehovah’s Witnesses.
- His father was an auto body repairer and home painter, while his mother was a housewife.
- He attended Ray Miller High School, where he developed an interest in music.
- At the age of 14, he formed a singing group called The Gumdrops with his two high school friends.
- He began practicing after school, performing at parties, and soon became the third member of Dinos.
- His music group, The Dinos, performed without pay until they received a tip at a graduation party.
- In 1971, his youngest daughter, Selena, was born.
- He noticed that Selena had an amazing voice, and he saw a chance to continue his musical dreams through her.
- Abraham opened a Mexican restaurant called PapaGayo’s in 1979.
- His daughter Selena, as a young female singer, faced challenges in the mostly male Tejano music genre.
- Abraham Quintanilla passed away in Corpus Christi on 13 December 2025, at age 86.
FAQ:
How old was Abraham Quintanilla?
At the time of his death, Abraham Quintanilla was 86 years old in 2025.
Who is Abraham Quintanilla married to?
Marcella Ofelia Samora Quintanilla, from 1963 until he death in 2025.
What was Abraham Quintanilla’s net worth?
As of 2025, Abraham Quintanilla has a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death.
What happened to Abraham Quintanilla?
Singer Abraham Quintanilla died on 13 December 2025, at age 86.