Harry Vedoe

Harry Vedoe obituary, Taos, NM

Harry Vedoe

Harry Vedoe Obituary

Visit the Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Taos website to view the full obituary.

Harry Vedoe peacefully passed away on October 28, 2025. 

Harry Vedoe was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He worked as a graphic and industrial designer, book illustrator, photographer, and writer for magazines and newspapers. He has been a resident of the USA since 1978. He has resided in Taos, New Mexico since 1986. The last 40 years in Taos, Harry worked as a graphic artist, cartoonist for the Taos News, a painter and he was always a great outdoors enthusiast. He loved hiking, mountain biking, skiing and ice skating. He would make life an adventure each day with friends, family and dogs. 

He is survived by his son, David Vedoe, daughter-in-law Jacquie Gala, his partner Noreen Perrin in Taos and grand nieces and nephews in Denmark.  

In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to Taos Search and Rescue

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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818 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

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