Elenor Crixell

Elenor “Ele” Brune Crixell passed away on October 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas. She was born July 5, 1946, in Columbus, Texas to AJ Brune, Jr and Elsie Brune. Ele is survived by her son Alfonso “Cris” Crixell III (Anne); brother AJ Brune III (CeCe); sisters-in-law Candy Dumas and Becky Hopper. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ele is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Al Crixell, Jr, sister Joan Lovell, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles and her nephew, Louis Beveridge.

Ele graduated from Columbus High School in 1964. After graduating high school, she moved to Houston where she met the love of her life, Alfonso “Al” Crixell, Jr. After Al returned from serving in the Army in Germany in 1968, Ele and Al married on April 20, 1968. A year later, Ele gave birth to their only son, Alfonso “Cris” Crixell, III, in April 1969.

Ele had a career in bank administration that spanned over 50 years. She worked at multiple banks in the Houston area. When Al retired in 1996, they moved to Rockport, Texas to live their best retired life. As Al worked part time at the Rockport Beach Park, Ele continued her banking career working part time at International Bank of Commerce- Rockport. They also traveled to various places around the world.

After Al’s stroke, Ele and Al, along with their dog Scooby, moved to Pearland to be closer to their son in 2005. Ele continued her banking career at IBC and Prosperity until she retired in 2014. They continued to travel with friends and family until Al passed away in February 2022.

Ele will be cremated. At her request, there will not be a formal ceremony. Ele will always be cherished by her close friends and family. In her honor, we are having a celebration of life on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park South Funeral Home in Pearland, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, Houston, Texas. https://memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/heart-and-vascular/about/donate