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Elvira Flores Kahlig, born in San Antonio, Texas on August 23, 1927 went to the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the age of 88. She is survived by her children, Clarence J. Kahlig, II and his wife, Tina, Brenda M. Kahlig, Gary A. Kalig, Sharon Kahlig Perez and her husband, David and John A. Kahlig and wife, Kim. Elvira was the daughter of Deputy Sheriff of San Antonio – Jose Angel Navarro Flores and Margaret Ogden Navarro and 3rd descendant to Jose Antonio Navarro who represented San Antonio in the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. She was the 10th of 11 children in the Flores family; as a child they lived at 602 Pruitt Ave. She attended St. Henry's Academy thru the 8th Grade and then attended and graduated from Luther Burbank High School in May 1944. Elvira met her husband at La Villita in San Antonio when Clarence was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. They were married on December 22, 1945 at St. Phillip of Jesus Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. Elvira was married to Clarence Kahlig for 68 years. She suffered depression from the loss of her husband in 2014. She visited his gravesite weekly for the last 18 months. Elvira was a boisterous, faithful, fun-loving Wife and Mother. She even became Ms. Kelly at Kelly Air Force Base in 1944. Always active in her faith filled life, she was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in 1950 and was active in the Maternity Guild and was President of the Altar Society in 1972 where she served both as an active and honorary member for a total of 55 years. In 1957 Vera belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America Bishop Odin #1758. As a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in 1975, she became active in the Legion of Mary until her husband passed. In 2008 she transferred to St. Matthews Court 2241 where she had been a member for 57 years. Elvira was also active in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, which she joined in 1999, the Guadalupanas and the Catholic Council of Catholic Women CCCW. Elvira was a "stay at home Mom" raising her 6 children. She was active in their studies and a Great Mother – caring for her Downs Syndrome son, Timothy for 36 years until he died. Vera always loved to spend time with Family – 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. They all remember that "she loved to dance". Dedicated and committed to her husband and children, she is now at Peace with Clarence in Heaven! It is certain that the Lord is pleased with her work on Earth. SERVICES Visitation will be on Friday, January 8, 2016 will begin at 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 8:00 P.M. at the Motherhouse Chapel at the University of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Road. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Reception will then follow at St. Matthew's Catholic Church Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either St. Matthew's Catholic Church, St. Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church or to the University of the Incarnate Word.

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Elvira Flores Kahlig

August 23, 1927 - January 3, 2016