Michael Louis 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 predeceased 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, New Mexico Cancer Center and/or Congregation Albert.



Schedule of Events and Services:

Sunday, September 19, 2021
Grave Site Ceremony :
Location: Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd
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