“Love Loudly”: Suzette Quintanilla Thanks Fans After Loss of Abraham Quintanilla Jr.

Suzette Quintanilla has shared a heartfelt message on social media thanking fans and supporters for their outpouring of love following the passing of her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr., a towering figure in Tejano music history and the father of the late Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

The message, posted on behalf of The Quintanilla Family, follows an earlier statement from her brother, A.B. Quintanilla III, who first confirmed the sad news publicly. Abraham Quintanilla Jr. passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 86. A cause of death has not been disclosed.

In the message shared by Suzette, the family expressed gratitude while also asking for privacy during their time of mourning. The full text from the image reads:

“We would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you who has reached out with love, prayers, and with an immense amount of support.

In the middle of this heartbreak, your messages have been extremely heartfelt and we are truly grateful for all your kind words.

Our family will be holding a private memorial service and appreciate your understanding for our desire for privacy at this time.

Your kindness is a reminder for all to love loudly and hold our loved ones close.”

— The Quintanilla Family

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The message closely aligns with A.B. Quintanilla III’s earlier post, in which he shared his father’s wishes and emphasized the family’s desire to grieve privately while appreciating the overwhelming support from fans around the world.

Abraham Quintanilla Jr. was far more than the father of a global superstar. He was a singer, songwriter, producer, and manager whose lifelong dedication to music—and to his family—helped shape one of the most influential legacies in Latin music history.

Born with a passion for music, Quintanilla Jr. began his career in the 1950s as a member of The Dinos, becoming one of the early Mexican American artists to break into a scene that offered few opportunities at the time. Though commercial success was limited, the experience laid the foundation for a career defined by perseverance, vision, and belief in the power of music.

That belief would later transform the trajectory of Tejano music when he formed and managed Selena y Los Dinos, the family band that launched his daughter Selena into stardom. As manager and producer, Quintanilla Jr. guided every aspect of her early career—often navigating discrimination and industry barriers—while helping Selena become a groundbreaking, chart-topping artist whose influence would span generations.

Following Selena’s tragic death in 1995, Abraham Quintanilla Jr. devoted himself to preserving her legacy. He served as an executive producer for the acclaimed biographical film Selena, ensuring her story was told with authenticity and respect. Through Q Productions, based in Corpus Christi, he continued producing music and supporting artists while safeguarding Selena’s place in music history.

In recent years, stewardship of that legacy transitioned to Suzette Quintanilla, who became President and CEO of Q Productions in 2016. A former drummer for Selena y Los Dinos, Suzette now oversees company operations, manages the Selena Museum, and leads major initiatives including documentaries and licensing projects—continuing the work her father began.

In 2021, Quintanilla Jr. published his autobiography, A Father’s Dream, offering a deeply personal reflection on his life, struggles, triumphs, and the unwavering belief he held in his children’s talent and destiny.

Abraham Quintanilla Jr.’s name is forever woven into the fabric of Tejano music. His vision helped elevate a genre, his determination launched a legend, and his lifelong commitment ensured that Selena’s light would never fade. His impact will continue to be felt wherever Tejano music is played, remembered, and celebrated.

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