Peter 'Minter' Murray, a teacher and soccer coach described as a West Belfast institution in football and education, died on Friday at the Royal Victoria Hospital with his family by his bedside.

Murray taught at schools including Corpus Christi, All Saints, and Belfast Model School for Girls, where he had worked for the past three years. A statement from Belfast Model School for Girls expressed sadness at his passing, highlighting his thoughtfulness, kindness, dedication and energy.

Several football clubs paid tribute to Murray, who served as assistant manager at Immaculata Football Club, former manager at St James' Swifts, and had roles at St Oliver Plunkett FC and Dunmurry Rec FC. Immaculata noted his guidance during a challenging period and his mentorship of young people in the Falls community. Other clubs described him as a mentor, father figure and beacon in the community.

Willowbank FC stated that Murray influenced many of its members as a teacher, mentor and friend. Murray was also a board trustee with PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity, which described him as a valued member whose integrity and commitment made a lasting impact.

Murray is survived by his wife Melissa and daughter Rebecca. He will repose at Healy Brothers Funeral Home on Tuesday until 8pm, with removal on Wednesday morning at 8.45am to St Brigid's Church for a 9.30am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Blaris Cemetery.