SAN ANTONIO — Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of beloved Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez, has died at age 86, his family announced Saturday .

His son, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, announced his death on Instagram, writing: "It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today…"

Born Feb. 22, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Quintanilla first made his mark in music as a member of the singing group Los Dinos in the 1950s before stepping away from performing to focus on family.

Shaping a family legacy

Quintanilla is perhaps best known for recognizing his youngest daughter Selena’s extraordinary talent and forming the family band Selena y Los Dinos. He enlisted his son A.B. on bass and daughter Suzette on drums, guiding the group through the Tejano music

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