Guatemala has begun mourning victims of Thursday's (November 8) earthquake, which left at least 52 people dead.<br/> <br />Most of those were killed here in the area of San Marcos, as the 7.4 magnitude earthquake turned roads and buildings to rubble.<br/> <br />It was the strongest quake to hit Guatemala since 1979.<br/> <br />Mourners at this funeral have been remembering just some of those who died in the disaster.<br/> <br />Many are coming to terms with losing loved ones.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: MOURNER, SIOMARA ALFARO, SAYING (Spanish):<br/> <br />"You start to let your imagination go. At that moment, what desperation they felt at that moment to save their lives -- but they couldn't, it was too quick."<br/> <br />Officials have stepped up efforts to make sure aid reaches survivors.<br/> <br />Recovery efforts in some areas have been hampered by landslides and damaged roads.<br/> <br />With dozens of people still missing, the death toll is expected to rise.
