Alexander Maxwell Zehl

Alexander‘s childhood was filled with cherished family-oriented daily life which included spending special time with his Dad, Billy, who always kept Alexander laughing after constantly cracking jokes and playing tricks on Alexander.

While growing up, Alexander greatly admired his older brother, Ryan, who taught Alexander leadership skills along with always showing compassion to those who he would encounter throughout his life.

Alexander‘s lifelong passion centered around helping those who were unable to help themselves. As a Youth Recovery Coach, Alexander provided guidance, direction, and hope to those who had lost their way in life. Alexander would beam with pride after witnessing success following his offer of a positive lifestyle change to the numerous innocent teens and young adults who were struggling with addiction.

Alexander’s fun loving and playful demeanor endeared him to all he encountered, whether they be friends or strangers alike. Truly being a kid at heart, Alexander easily engaged in playing soccer and softball in his brother’s backyard as well as pitching a tent in the living room to entertain his beloved niece and nephew, Bates and Heath.

In his private life, Alexander would reverently lead prayers offering thankfulness for family and promises of God‘s salvation, while being surrounded by his extended family during holiday celebrations. Alexander deeply loved his mother, Soraya, who was always there for him and showered him with unconditional love and support.

Alexander relished spending time with his canine companion, Dude- whether they were riding together in the car to run errands or to look at Christmas lights or if they went for long walks together, even during a rare snowstorm, Alexander and Dude were inseparable – they were truly best buddies.

Alexander’s kind spirited and gentle nature, along with his easy-going disposition, will continue to live forever in the hearts and souls of the hundreds of people whose lives he touched.

Alexander is preceded in death by his Father, William Richard Zehl, his Grandparents, William Francis Zehl, Marcia Slauson Zehl, Jon Ilkhan, and Mary Ilkhan.

He is survived by his mother, Soraya Ilkhan Zehl, his brother Ryan Hamilton Zehl and wife Laura Ebeling Zehl, his aunts Jacqueline Leslie Zehl and husband James Parker Johnson, Linda Love Breihan and husband James William Breihan, and Goly Wawrose, his uncles Hamid Ilkhan and Bobby Ilkhan, his niece Barbara Bates Zehl, his nephew Ryan Heath Zehl, and his extended family of cousins, all of whom he cherished so dearly.

A celebration in honor of the life of Alexander Maxwell Zehl is to be conducted at three o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 8th of July, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent grand foyer.

Private entombment will be at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Alexander’s honor be directed to K-9 Angels Rescue, 1215 W 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008; or The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007.