Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father of the late Queen of Tejano music Selena Quintanilla, has passed away at 86 years old in Corpus Christi, TX according to statements released by his son A.B. Quintanilla III and the Quintanilla family. The Mexican-American singer-songwriter, producer, and manager of Selena y Los Dinos was the driving force behind the group’s success, which paved the way for Selena Quintanilla’s crossover success as one of the most influential Latina performers of all time and cemented the family’s status in Latin music history. He is survived by his children A.B. and Suzette as well as his wife Marcella. “Abraham was a devoted family man whose life was marked by faith, discipline, and steadfast love. He was a guiding presence within his family and worked tirelessly to protect, provide for, and lead with integrity,” the Quintanilla family wrote in a statement. “Throughout his life, he remained committed to honoring Selena’s legacy with care, responsibility, and deep resp...