It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear daughter and sister, Kathy Nieva Banman on September 9, 2024 at the age of 5 years old. Dear daughter of Franky and Maria Banman (nee Schmitt). Loving big sister of Dominick and Jaxtyn. Cherished granddaughter of John and Tina Banman and Cornelius and Tina Schmitt. Kathy will be missed by her many aunts, uncles, Tony and Leanna Banman, the late Kathy Banman, Franz and Neta Schmitt, Ricky and Christina Rempel, Tina Schmitt, Neil Schmitt, Jolena Schmitt and Jazmin Schmitt, her 7 cousins and extended family and many friends. Kathy was always smiling, happy, helpful and smart. She wanted to become a doctor. Her cheerful personality will be remembered always.

Visitation will be held at Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley, Friday, September 13, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at LakePoint Family Church (285 Talbot Rd E, Leamington, ON) Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Olinda-Graceland Cemetery.

If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to help with funeral and burial expenses.