Martin Gerardo Bass was born to Dora and Federico Bass on June 3, 1951 in Sabinas, Coahuila Mexico, later moving to Dallas, Tx where he lived the rest of his life. Martin made his transition on September 22, 2015 at the age of 64 while lovingly surrounded by his family and friends. He was a brother to Federico, Hector, Oscar, Benjamin, Nora, and Mayra. He is survived by his current wife Elvia, and four daughters Laura, Veronica, Sonia, and Dora; and his son-in-law Pedro as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family.