Argentina Event Celebrates Longtime Couples
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Banfield, Argentina – Eight couples who have been married more than 40 years received awards at the 18th “Family and Common Good” program organized by UPF-Argentina on August 22, 2026. The event was held at El Nuevo Amanecer Senior Center in Banfield, in the province of Buenos Aires. This recognition is given annually to couples married for 25 years or more, in celebration of the International Day of Families.
Introductory speeches were given by Mr. Miguel Werner, president of UPF-Argentina, who also acted as MC, and by the host Ms. Elvira “Chichi” Cabrera, president of Banfield’s El Nuevo Amanecer Senior Center. There were also a prayer and a blessing given by Deacon Jorge Ramos of Banfield’s Our Lady of Itatí Parish.
In the beginning, each couple entered with a special song performed by Mr. Marcelo Sorondo, singing coach and coordinator of the senior center’s choir. This created an emotional environment for the recognized couples, who were seated in front of the audience.
The eight couples then shared emotional life testimonies, cheerful anecdotes, experiences of resilience, and the values they have upheld through their decades of married life. The romantic moment came when, at the end of each recognition, the gentleman gave a rose to his partner and sealed the gesture with a kiss.
Certificates were awarded by Ms. Cabrera; Mr. Werner; Ms. Alba Luz Tangarife, member of UPF-Argentina’s governing board; and peace ambassadors Ms. Graciela Pampin, president of the Federation of Seniors Organizations; and Ms. Estela Bemberg, member of UPF-Argentina’s volunteer team.
After a cake cutting and a toast, Ms. Milu Morales and Mr. Marcelo Chávez performed several songs, and cheerfully encouraged everyone to dance. The couples were invited to dance a classic waltz.
UPF-Argentina has given these recognitions since 2009, usually in proximity to the International Day of Families and the Global Day of Parents, in Buenos Aires City and various provinces. This is a way of appreciating and strengthening intergenerational bonds and recognizing the unconditional love of parents and the central role of families as the pillars of society.
The 8 couples awarded were:
Julio Campos - Elisa Cledi Insaurralde 40 years of marriage, parents of one daughter
Walter Medero Larrosa - Mónica Rodríguez 44 years, two children and one grandchild
Daniel González - Eva Ganci 46 years, one child and two grandchildren
Carlos Sai - Alodia del Carmen Báez Herrera 49 years, two children and one granddaughter
Miguel Sabbatino - Mabel Orueta 50 years, two children and one grandchild
Ricardo Quintian - Luisa Gamarra 57 years, three children and seven grandchildren
Carlos Duval - Gladys Pereira 57 years, four children and eight grandchildren
Eduardo Blanco - María del Carmen Vega 60 years, two children and five grandchildren
