On January 13, 2014, it will be two years since the sinking of Costa Concordia cruise ship (see box). For the Rebello family, tragedy has been compounded by the fact that they cannot hold a mass for Russel Rebello, who has been missing since the incident. Russel, who worked as a waiter aboard the cruise ship, cannot be officially declared dead as his remains are yet to be found.

Members of the US salvage company Titan and Italian firm Micoperi inspect the wreck of Italy's Costa Concordia cruise ship after it was lifted to the surface, on September 18. (below) Russel Rebello. AFP Photo