Selena Quintanilla Online Memorial: Forever Loved and Remembered
In Loving Memory of Selena Quintanilla
American singer
16 Apr 1971 — 31 Mar 1995
“Her voice carried Tejano music into hearts around the world.”
Selena Quintanilla's Birth Location
Lake Jackson
Selena Quintanilla's Burial Location
Seaside Memorial Park
Selena Quintanilla's Death Location
Corpus Christi
Selena’s A Life Heard Around the World
From the earliest musical beginnings to the songs, performances and human connections that shaped an enduring legacy
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Selena
She became a leading figure in a genre that had often been dominated by men, earning major Tejano Music Awards recognition while still a teenager.
Finding an Unmistakable Voice for Selena
Selena signed with EMI Latin in 1989 and released albums that expanded her audience across Spanish-language and bilingual listeners.
The Work That Reached the World for Selena
Her 1993 live album won the Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album in 1994, making her the first female Tejano artist to win in that category.
Craft Behind the Public Success for Selena
With songs including "Como la Flor," "Amor Prohibido," "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," and "No Me Queda Mas," she blended cumbia, pop, ranchera, and Tejano influences into a sound that felt both rooted and modern. Selena also opened boutiques and developed a style that remains influential in music and fashion.
Life Beyond the Stage for Selena
She married guitarist Chris Perez in 1992. Selena also opened boutiques and developed a style that remains influential in music and fashion. She married guitarist Chris Perez in 1992.
Condolence Book: Your Words for Selena
Share a memory, a message of love or words of comfort with everyone who holds Selena close.
Volume of Memories
In Loving Memory of Selena Quintanilla
“Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.”
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Selena Quintanilla In Rhythm, Performance and Reflection
Photographs preserving the artist at work, the person beyond the stage and the moments audiences continue to hold close
Selena: A Defining Public Moment
A carefully preserved image from Selena Quintanilla’s life and public story.
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Voices That Remember Selena
Family, collaborators and listeners reflect on the voice, character and creative spirit they remember
The Life Story ofSelena Quintanilla
Selena’s Story, Held Close
The beginnings, relationships, creative choices and defining work behind a life that continues to resonate
Selena’s Where the Music First Began
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was an American singer, songwriter, performer, actor, and fashion designer whose warmth and stage presence helped bring Tejano music to a global audience. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, she began singing as a child and grew up performing with her family band, Selena y Los Dinos, alongside her siblings A.B. and Suzette under the guidance of her father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Selena
She became a leading figure in a genre that had often been dominated by men, earning major Tejano Music Awards recognition while still a teenager.
Finding an Unmistakable Voice for Selena
Selena signed with EMI Latin in 1989 and released albums that expanded her audience across Spanish-language and bilingual listeners.
The Work That Reached the World for Selena
Her 1993 live album won the Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album in 1994, making her the first female Tejano artist to win in that category.
Craft Behind the Public Success for Selena
With songs including "Como la Flor," "Amor Prohibido," "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," and "No Me Queda Mas," she blended cumbia, pop, ranchera, and Tejano influences into a sound that felt both rooted and modern. Selena also opened boutiques and developed a style that remains influential in music and fashion.
Life Beyond the Stage for Selena
She married guitarist Chris Perez in 1992. Selena also opened boutiques and developed a style that remains influential in music and fashion. She married guitarist Chris Perez in 1992.
Trials Met Along the Way for Selena
Selena died in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995, at age 23.
The Music and Memory That Remain for Selena
Her posthumous album "Dreaming of You" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and her legacy continues through her recordings, the Selena Foundation, the Mirador de la Flor memorial, museum exhibits, and generations of fans who see her as a symbol of Mexican American pride, perseverance, and creative joy.
The People at the Heart of Selena’s Life
The family relationships and generations that belong to Selena’s story.
The Parents Who Shaped Selena’s Beginning
Beyond the Public Story: Remembering Selena
A more intimate visual remembrance of the warmth, humour and humanity that existed beyond public performance
In memory of Selena Quintanilla (1971–1995). Share stories, messages, and memories with family and friends.