PUPILLO, Shirley Annette (Formerly HOPKINS) (née RICHARDSON)

Born on May 17, 1944. Passed away April 26, 2026.

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Shirley Annette Pupillo, who passed away suddenly, but peacefully, in Mildura, aged 81 years.

Treasured daughter of Enda (dec) and William Bruce Richardson (dec) of Charam, Victoria, and loved sister of John, Dianne, Beverley, Elizabeth and Peter.

Beloved wife of Sam, dearly loved Mum and Step Mum to Melissa, Julie, Leon, Anthony and Andrew and cherished Nanna to Taylor, Jackson, Tamara, Grehem, Chloe, Sam, Nicolas, Lila and Ivy.

A champion lawn bowler and a remarkable woman who has left us too soon.  Forever in our hearts, she will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral Notice
Tributes
  1. Our sincere condolences to Sam , Julie , Melissa , Leon Andrew and Anthony and families 💐❤️🙏Rip Shirley

    John and frances zappia April 28, 2026
  2. Our sincerest sympathies to Sam, Julie, Taylor, Melissa,Leon, Anthony, Andrew and their families. I have a lot of fond memories of Shirl the curl. She was a lovely lady and will be very much missed. RIP Shirl.

    Angela, Max and Thomas Beard ❤️❤️❤️

    Angela Beard April 28, 2026
  3. I loved you endlessly before you left, and I’ll keep loving you just as hard until I see you again ✨🪽I miss you Nana

    Taylor McAlister April 28, 2026
  4. No words can say how much I will miss you Shirley. Always thought we could grow old together😭
    My costume designer, my stage manager, and my ardent supporter. How I will miss you😱😭
    Rest in Peace special lady.

    Suzanne Connell April 28, 2026
  5. Rest peacefully Aunty Shirley, I will cherish the many beautiful memories of our time spent together at Nanna and Pa’s farm. Sending all our love to Uncle Sam and family.

    Jodi Schultz April 28, 2026
  6. So sorry to hear about your loss of the lovely Shirley🥲
    Such a huge part of my childhood and the Connell whanau ❤️

    Dianne Smith April 29, 2026
  7. I’m so sad and shocked to hear this news. Shirley was an amazing friend to our mum. Condolences to all the family. Love from Dianne, Annita and David Connell xxx

    Annita Grace April 29, 2026