Brad Hinds

Brad Allan Hinds, 62, passed away on Saturday February 17th, 2024 at his home in Dexter, New Mexico. On March 9th, 1961, Brad was born to Larry Allen Hinds and Jean Annette Speer in Laredo, TX. He attended United High School in Laredo, a star football player on United’s Mighty Longhorns (Hook ‘em Horns!!) and J. W. Nixon High School, where he graduated. Brad developed early in life his love of outdoor sports; hunting and fishing every chance he had. Much of that time, early on, was spent on the John Deere farming properties, as run by his grandfather Erle Speer. There he learned to fish on the Rio Grande, hunt deer in the mesquite wilderness, and catch boar everywhere in between. Developing into an expert bowhunter, Brad spent countless days on the Huisache and Randado ranches in South Texas. Taking those skills to Northern Alberta, Canada, Brad’s bow found itself on an epic bear hunt. Undoubtedly a master, the pinnacle of his career saw him venture to South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, where his long-dreamed accomplishments included the Spiral Horn Slam, the Hartmann’s zebra, and many wildly successful safaris. Rounding out his passions was his love for sport fishing, specifically targeting red snapper offshore from Port Mansfield, TX. While expert with rod and bow, he too held mastery in bird hunting. Though thrilled to hunt quail and pheasant anytime, his favorite bird was the dove. March 9th may have been his birthday, but his favorite day of the year was September 1st. He is among very few to earn the honor to sit at the Esquina de Millon in Córdoba, Argentina following his masterful shooting at the rare opportunity of a high-volume dove hunt. Especially following a good haul, Brad loved to get together with friends and family to share the bounty. An adventurous foodie, he’d try anything! Among his favorites, venison lomo, mollejas de res, and oryx rectum. Following the sharing of a great meal with his loved ones, his perfect day would be complete with the Cowboys taking a big win! Brad never missed a Cowboy’s game and proudly flew the Lone Star flag for every Texas team: pro ball, college ball, basketball, baseball. Hell, he’d root for the Texan in a hot dog eating competition, if he could. For more than a decade, Brad worked long hours on a CNC punch press helping build buses at TMC and Nova Bus in Roswell. Following this, he utilized his charm and gift-of-gab to become a top producing salesman with AmeriPride Services. His record sales fueled his love of travel as his successes in sales won him top performer accolades, time and time again, winning trips to Belize, Cabo, and Playa del Carmen. Brad leaves behind many he loved deeply, who too loved him dearly: his son Joshua Berry of Roswell, NM; his father Larry Hinds of Ingram, TX; siblings Bobby Hinds of San Antonio, TX, Brenda Hinds of St. Petersburg, FL, and Wayne Hinds of Clearwater, FL; his uncle Norman Speer, and aunt Cristina Zorrilla Speer, both of Laredo, TX, his dearest friend Harvey Bruce of Roswell, NM; and various cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Jean Speer, and grandparents Bob Hinds, Celeste Hinds, Marian Speer, and Erle Speer. Brad was a masterful storyteller, keenly smart with a wicked sense of humor, always ready with a captivating story or lavish joke. If you would like to share any of Brad or the family’s stories, photos, or jokes, his son Josh stands ready to receive. Please email TheLifeofBradHinds@gmail.com Visitation will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home in Roswell, NM on Saturday March 16 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held in Laredo, TX at a later date.

Brad Hinds

March 9, 1961 - February 17, 2024