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Michael L. Danoff
Michael L. Danoff passed away unexpectedly at age 73 at his home on September 15, 2021. Mike was born in 1947 and raised in Albuquerque, NM. After graduating from Highland High School, class of 1965, he attended the University of Arizona on a track scholarship and was active in ROTC. Mike proudly served as an Officer in the United States Army and attended law school at the University of New Mexico. He graduated law school in 1972 and shortly thereafter opened a private civil litigation practice, Michael Danoff and Associates, and served as an esteemed attorney in Albuquerque for over 49 years. Mike was a lifelong fan and supporter of Lobo Athletics and coached youth basketball for over 25 years. Mike had many passions outside of work and was an avid swimmer, golfer and loved spending time with his wife Margo going to concerts, sporting events, cruises, and spending time in his favorite city Las Vegas, NV. He always looked forward to his annual golf trip to Pebble Beach, CA with his sons and spending time with his granddaughter Thea. His most prized possession was time with family and friends.
Mike was proud board member of the Great Southwest Track and Field Association and New Mexico Bowl and served as a previous board member of Congregation Albert and was regional Youth Group Advisor.
He is preceded by his parents, Hyman and Bertha Danoff of Albuquerque. Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margo (Kawin) Danoff and his 3 sons: Troy Danoff and Celeste Peterson of Phoenix, AZ; Brett and Lesli Danoff of Albuquerque; Ryan, Amy and Thea Danoff of Albuquerque; and his brother Robert, Eve Danoff and their family of Paradise Valley, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to any of the following organizations: Special Olympics New Mexico and/or Congregation Albert.
Schedule of Events and Services:
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Grave Site Ceremony:
Location: Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE
Time: 1:30 pm MST
Celebration of Life and Eulogies:
Location: Tanoan Country Club, 10801 Academy Road NE
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
For out-of-town family and friends, there is a zoom link to join both services:
Zoom for Grave Site Ceremony: Starts at 1:30 pm MST
Zoom for Celebration of Life and Eulogies: Starts at 3:15 pm MST Zoom Link:
https://bit.ly/3lD9ReP
Meeting ID: 889 3821 0048 Passcode: funeral
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Judee Dunlap (Blaich)
It is so sad to lose another fellow Hornet. John Bachechi said that Mike had a heart attack following prostate surgery.
Francine Swindle (Zimmerly)
Michael..Good friend, has left us too soon.. fight those legal battles. at the highest levels. You will be dearly missed. RIP Sam Z
Helen Rankin (Bamert)
It is so sad to loose Michael Danoff. Another Hornet gone too soon. You will be missed Michael.Jim Alden
Saddened to hear about Mikeś passing. I knew him from Monte Vista through HHS. He was a bright, friendly guy; one of the top students. I imagine he was an excellent attorney. My condolences to his family.
Lee Hayes (E. )
It was sad to see Mike had passed away.....as we go back long way beginning in 7th Grade at Jefferson Jr.Hi.....HHS....we ran Cross Country together under Coach Wilson Bryant...I had fond memory after coming back from Vietnam 6/1972....playing golf w Mike...Terry Dear....Ron Nelson at UNM South GC...
Patty and I send out our condolences to Margo and family!
Lee and Patricia Hayes
Bob Papper
Mike was a good friend in high school ... a tall, lanky kid who loved sports. At the '65 reunion, I think I spent more time talking with Mike than anyone else. Of course, talking with Mike was always easy to do, and I live in Las Vegas, so we had a lot to talk about. I'll miss him.
Barbara Boyd (Hilton)
Mike was a good friend. I will miss talking to him. He was a great lawyer. RIP Mike and know you will be greatly missed.
Erika Wang (Jones)
I knew Mike at Monte Vista, Jefferson and Highland. What a great guy. In so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending my condolences to his family.
Ronald Segel (J. )
Mike represents the dictionary definition of a life well lived. I remember going to a UNM track meet with Mike at Zimmerman Stadium, probably during the spring of our junior year at Highland. Somehow or another Mike talked his way (and mine) from the stands down onto the track. He and I ended up holding the backs of starting blocks for the runners in the 440 yard (yup, yards, not meters) dash. One of the UNM runners in that event was Adolph Plummer. For the non-track and field fans, Plummer for a brief time held the world record in the 440. What a magnificent stride Plummer had. And Mike, what a magnificent stride and life you had.
Roger Hartman (D. )
I met Mike in first grade if not before. He was always energetic, confident, helpful, and enthusiastic We have to say good-bye to another quality person and friend. Rest in peace, Mike. You will be missed.